News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 26, 2009
Contact: Special Agent Eileen Zeidler
Number: 858-616-4166

Operation Rock Solid Culminates in the Arrest of 31 Individuals
Drug Dealers and member of the Crips Street Gang Arrested in a joint operation between DEA’s MET and Oceanside Police Department

FEB 26 -- (Oceanside, CA)- The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Oceanside Police Department (OPD), United States Attorney’s Office and the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office today announced the culmination of Operation Rock Solid, an investigation targeting drug dealers and gang members operating in the City of Oceanside.

“The DEA’s Mobile Enforcement Team (MET) program assists local law enforcement entities in attacking drug dealers and drug related crimes that plague our communities. This investigation is a great example of the powerful impact cooperative law enforcement can have on protecting the community’s safety and quality of life”, said Ralph W. Partridge, Special Agent in Charge of the DEA San Diego Field Division.

This investigation was initiated by the OPD in September 2008 following a noticeable increase in violence and street level drug activities in the City of Oceanside. During the course of the six month long investigation, undercover OPD Detectives and DEA Special Agents conducted controlled purchases of narcotics to include crack cocaine, methamphetamine, ecstasy and marijuana. Many of the undercover purchases were made from individuals who are known affiliates of the Crips street gang.

“The Oceanside Police Department has and will continue its aggressive stance against gangs and drug dealers in our community. This operation is just another example of our commitment to not only utilize our resources, but to bring in other law enforcement resources to have an even greater impact on this activity. The DEA’s Mobile Enforcement Team and our Special Enforcement Detectives worked hand and hand for months during this operation. Our Detectives and the DEA Agents worked very closely with the District Attorney and U.S Attorney’s Offices to ensure criminal filings. We saw a great partnership evolve between all of our agencies and the results are absolutely stunning! Today’s arrests will just add to our declining crime rate and making Oceanside a safer place,” said Oceanside Police Chief Frank McCoy.

This morning eight state search warrants were executed resulting in the arrest of 31 individuals, many of whom have extensive and violent criminal histories. The individuals arrested today were charged with violations of federal and state drug charges including sales of an illegal substance within 1000 feet of a school zone. In addition, law enforcement officials confiscated more than $10,000 in U.S. Currency, one hand gun and two vehicles.

"The DA's Office is proud to continue our cooperation with federal, state and local law enforcement in the war on drugs and gang violence," said San Diego County District Attorney Bonnie M. Dumanis.

Other agencies that assisted in this investigation include the DEA Los Angeles Field Division, Carlsbad Police Department, Escondido Police Department, Naval Criminal Investigative Service, U.S. Marshals Service, San Diego Sheriff’s Department, the Jurisdictions Unified for Drug and Gang Enforcement (JUDGE), and the San Diego County Child Protective Services.

Federal Defendants

Anderson, George - Age 37, Oceanside, CA
21 U.S.C. 841(a)(1) – Distribution of Crack Cocaine

Darnell, Robert – Age 40, Oceanside, CA
21 U.S.C. 841(a)(1) – Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute 21 U.S.C. 841(a)(1) – Distribution of Methamphetamine

McChristion, Arthur Conrad Toby – Age 36, Oceanside, CA
21 U.S.C. 841(a)(1) and 846 – Conspiracy to Distribute Crack Cocaine

Walker, Nicole – Age 23, Oceanside, CA
21 U.S.C. 841(a)(1) – Distribution of Methamphetamine

West, Ranando Allen – Age 39, Oceanside, CA
21 U.S.C. 841(a)(1) – Possession of Crack Cocaine with Intent to Distribute

State Defendants

Antonetty, Juan Anthony – Age 21
HS 11379(a) - Sell/Furnish Controlled Substance (methamphetamine)
HS 11378 - Possession for Sale of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine)
HS 11379(a) - Sell/Furnish Controlled Substance (MDMA)
HS 11378 - Possession for Sale of a Controlled Substance (MDMA)

Antonetty, Toni D. – Age 26
HS 11379(a) - Sell/Furnish Controlled Substance (methamphetamine)
HS 11378 - Possession for Sale of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine)

Bivens, Kenneth Wayne – Age 27
HS 11360(a) - Sale of Marijuana
HS 11360(a) - Transportation of more than 28.5 grams of Marijuana
HS 11359 - Possession of Marijuana for Sale

Bryant, Kenneth Oreal – Age 38
HS 11352(a) - Sell/Furnish Controlled Narcotic Substance (cocaine base)
HS 11351.5 - Possession of Cocaine Base for Sale

Gailes, Ivy Lee – Age 33
HS 11352(a) - Sell/Furnish Controlled Narcotic Substance (cocaine base)
HS 11351.5 - Possession of Cocaine Base for Sale

Glenn, Mark Darrell – Age 43
HS 11352(a) - Sell/Furnish Controlled Narcotic Substance (cocaine base)
HS 11351.5 - Possession of Cocaine Base for Sale

Hakanson, Gregory Jacob – Age 18
HS 11360(a) - Sale of Marijuana
HS 11360(a) - Transportation of more than 28.5 Grams of Marijuana
HS 11359 - Possession of Marijuana for Sale

Lane, Talal Hansean – Age 31
HS 11352(a) - Sell/Furnish Controlled Narcotic Substance (cocaine base)
HS 11351.5 - Possession of Cocaine Base for Sale

Letona, Alma Edith – Age 37
HS 11352(a) - Transportation of a Controlled Substance (cocaine base)
HS 11351.5 - Possession of Cocaine Base for Sale

McHenry, Tonia Suzette – Age 42
HS 11352(a) - Transportation of a Controlled Substance (cocaine base)

Miranda, Peter Andrew – Age 24
HS 11352(a) - Sell/Furnish Controlled Narcotic Substance (cocaine base)
HS 11351.5 - Possession of Cocaine Base for Sale
HS 11352(a) - Transportation of a Controlled Substance (cocaine base)

Potter, Alexander Ryan – Age 19
HS 11360(a) - Transportation of more than 28.5 Grams of Marijuana
HS 11360(a) - Sale of Marijuana
HS 11359 - Possession of Marijuana for Sale

Reece, Zennis – Age 22
HS 11379(a) - Sell/Furnish Controlled Substance (methamphetamine)
HS 11378 - Possession for Sale of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine)

Robinson, Christopher Eric – Age 35
HS 11352(a) - Sell/Furnish Controlled Narcotic Substance (cocaine base)
HS 11351.5 - Possession of Cocaine Base for Sale

Shrote, Nathaniel – Age 19
HS 11360(a) - Transportation of more than 28.5 Grams of Marijuana
HS 11360(a) - Sale of Marijuana
HS 11359 - Possession of Marijuana for Sale

Vladic, Mara – Age 42
HS 11352(a) - Sell/Furnish Controlled Narcotic Substance (cocaine base)
HS 11351.5 - Possession of Cocaine Base for Sale

STATE COMPLAINTS

Anderson, Randolyn – Age 47
HS 11351 - Possession of Cocaine for Sale
HS 11352(a) - Sell/Furnish Controlled Narcotic Substance (cocaine)
HS 11379(a) - Sell/Furnish Controlled Substance (methamphetamine)
HS 11378 - Possession for Sale of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine)

Booker, Tiffany – Age 29
HS 11377(a) - Possession of a Controlled Substance (MDMA)
PC 243(c)(2) - Battery on a Peace Officer
PC 12022.1 - Felony While Out on Bail

Friend, Robert Jones – Age 36
HS 11352(a) X2 - Sell/Furnish Controlled Narcotic Substance (cocaine base)
HS 11351.5 X2 - Possession/Purchase of Cocaine Base for Sale

Jackson, Johnnie L. – Age 48
HS 11360(a) - Sale of Marijuana
HS 11360(a) - Transportation of more than 28.5 Grams of Marijuana
HS 11359 - Possession of Marijuana for Sale

Singleton, Leroy . – Age 39
HS 11379(a) - Sell/Furnish Controlled Substance (methamphetamine)
HS 11378 - Possession for Sale of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine)

Upshaw, Hurrey – Age 48
PC 3056 - Violation of Parole Conditions

Wilson, David Aaron Elvina - Age 22
HS 11379(a) - Sell/Furnish Controlled Substance (MDMA)
HS 11378 - Possession for Sale of a Controlled Substance (MDMA)

An indictment/criminal charges themselves are not evidence that the defendants committed the crimes charged. The defendants are presumed innocent until the Government meets its burden in court of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

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