KYLE, Texas – A traffic stop on I-35 in Kyle led to the arrest of a known gang member and three other individuals on Saturday afternoon, as reported by CBS Austin. The Kyle Police Department detained 19-year-old Christopher Isaiah Cavazos from Houston, who is a documented member of the 10K gang, along with three passengers, after discovering a significant amount of narcotics and weapons in their vehicle.
The incident, which unfolded around 4:15 p.m. on July 12, was initiated after reports of reckless driving. Officers were quick to intercept the vehicle and, during the stop, they uncovered drugs presumably set to be distributed at a local party that evening. In a statement obtained by Hays Free Press, the Kyle Police underscored the seizure of these illegal substances as evidence of their proactive policing measures to combat organized crime.
According to the details provided by the local authorities, Cavazos now faces charges including engaging in organized criminal activity, manufacturing or delivery of a controlled substance, and possession of marijuana. The arrested passengers, identified as 22-year-old Bolívar Esteban Benitez, 21-year-old Jarrell Alejandro Castillo, and 17-year-old Santiago Javier Castillo, are confronted with similar charges. Each has been charged with engaging in organized criminal activity and drug-related offenses, with the two adults also facing unlawful carrying of a weapon.
The crackdown on this alleged gang activity and drug trafficking is part of a broader initiative to keep the streets of Kyle safe, as emphasized by Kyle Police Chief Dr. Jeff Barnett. "This arrest reflects the department’s ongoing commitment to proactive policing and keeping illegal substances off our streets," he told CBS Austin. "By intercepting this quantity of drugs, we are helping prevent them from being distributed locally or ending up in the hands of our youth."
