A narcotics investigation at a Jarrell home that deputies say sits within 100 feet of an elementary school ended Monday with an arrest, a cocaine trafficking charge and a cache of seized guns.
Jail records list the suspect as Juan Reza, who is charged with Manufacture and Delivery of Cocaine in the 4–200 gram range and is being held on a $150,000 bond. Deputies say they also recovered multiple firearms during the operation.
According to KEYE, deputies arrested Reza at a residence in the 800 block of CR 307 in Jarrell, where investigators reported finding multiple firearms, including a handgun listed as stolen, along with suspected cocaine. The Williamson County Sheriff's Office told reporters Reza was identified as "unlawfully present" in the U.S., and Immigration and Customs Enforcement placed a detainer after his booking. Jail records show Reza was booked into the Williamson County Jail and remains there as the case moves forward.
"This arrest reflects our continued commitment to disrupting organized criminal activity and protecting the safety of our residents," Williamson County Sheriff Matt Lindemann said in a statement, as reported by KEYE. The sheriff's office said the arrest followed an investigation into suspected narcotics distribution in the county.
What the charge means under Texas law
State law treats the manufacture or delivery of 4–200 grams of a Penalty Group 1 substance, such as cocaine, as a first-degree felony under the Texas Health and Safety Code, which exposes defendants to significant prison time. As outlined by the Texas Health and Safety Code §481.112 and the Penal Code's sentencing rules, a first-degree felony can carry multi-decade prison terms and fines under Texas Penal Code §12.32.
What happens next
Prosecutors in Williamson County will review the arrest and decide whether to seek indictments as detectives finish evidence collection and lab testing. Because ICE has lodged a detainer, federal immigration authorities could seek to take custody if the county releases Reza, which could affect court scheduling and custody timelines.
An ICE detainer is a federal request to be notified before a local release and to hold someone for a short period so ICE can assume custody, according to ICE guidance. Local policies differ on whether jails honor detainers, and defense counsel or family members are advised to contact the Williamson County Jail or county courts for case status and upcoming hearings.
