Three Arrested, $7,000 of Cocaine Seized in Albemarle Co. Drug Bust

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Updated: 9:46 AM Nov 17, 2009 Three Arrested, $7,000 of Cocaine Seized in Albemarle Co. Drug Bust Charlottesville detectives arrest three people in Albemarle County and seize $7,000 worth of cocaine in an undercover buy-bust operation on Friday, November 13th. Posted: 5:42 PM Nov 16, 2009

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November 16, 2009

Charlottesville detectives arrested three people in Albemarle County and seize $7,000 worth of cocaine in an undercover buy-bust operation.

On Friday, November 13th, JADE detectives arrested Fernando Mernio Alvarez, 34, of Waynesboro, Jeanette Joan Houchens, 45, of Waynesboro, and Enriquez Baeza Heriberto, 35, of Albemarle County on charges of possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute.

They were arrested while allegedly trying to sell cocaine at the intersection of Route 250 and Shadwell Station Lane in Albemarle County.

Houchens was released on $3,500 bond, and Alvarez and Heriberto were held without bond. 190 grams of cocaine were seized in the operation. Police say this is an ongoing investigation, and charges are still pending.

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Posted by: related Location: Cville on Nov 18, 2009 at 06:40 PM

You mean big ML??????????? Per his wife he's locked up

Posted by: JB Location: Bel-mont on Nov 18, 2009 at 05:57 PM

A lot of comments here about the accused, but what about the snitch that wanted it in the first place?

Posted by: I love my mexican! Location: Mexico on Nov 18, 2009 at 11:05 AM

Dear Anonymous, It saddens me to think that this is 2009 and some sad person in this world continues to be so shallow and heartless! Crime or no crime Mexicans are people and I find it hard to beleive that these men are animals. Have you ever met a person of Mexican decent? A Latino gentleman or a hispanic person? It's clear that you haven't! For if you have you would not be making such "uneducated" remarks. So, grab your fried chicken or your 4 wheel drive truck and learn some spanish! Vaya con dios mi amigos!

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