2022-10-04 Marrugo

No. 2:22-MJ-186

AFFIDAVIT IN SUPPORT OF COMPLAINT

I, Christopher Brown, being sworn, depose and state as follows:

1. I am a Special Agent (SA) with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

2. I am assigned to the DEA's Amarillo Resident Office (ARO). I was hired as a Special Agent with DEA in June 2019, and completed DEA Basic Agent Training Academy, located in Quantico, Virginia in October 2019. In connection with my duties and responsibilities as a Special Agent, I have received extensive training in the field of narcotics trafficking investigations, including but not limited to, conducting surveillance, smuggling, undercover operations, methods of packaging, utilizing confidential sources, executing arrest and search warrants. Prior to my employment with the DEA, I was a Vermont State Trooper for 7 years. During that time, I have made narcotic arrests and assisted in narcotics investigations.

3. This affidavit is made in support of a complaint and arrest warrant for Timethy MARRUGO. I am familiar with the information contained in this affidavit based upon my own personal investigation, as well as conversations with other law enforcement officers involved in this investigation.

4. In the month of June 2022, The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Amarillo Resident office (ARO) Agents initiated an investigation in to the drug trafficking activities ofTimethy MARRUGO.

5. On or about two separate dates in June 2022, DEA agents coordinated two controlled purchase of one-quarter pound of methamphetamine each from MARR UGO a residence at 1417 S Eastern Street. During the operations, Agents observed a CS enter the residence and purchase methamphetamine from MARRUGO using Official Advanced Funds (OAF).

6. On or about a date July 2022, Agents conducted another controlled purchase of a half-pound ofmethamphetamine from MARRUGO at Wal-Mart parking lot located 3700 E IH-40, Amarillo, TX. During the controlled purchase operation, Agents observed MARRUGO arrived at the Wal-Mart driving his brown 2011 Buick Enclave. Agents observed MARRUGO exit his Buick carrying a red and black colored bag. MARRUGO was observed entering the CS' s vehicle. After the purchase of methamphetamine, physical surveillance observed MARRUGO exit the CS's vehicle and re-enter his Buick.

7. After the three controlled purchases of the suspected methamphetamine the substance was field tested, which yielded a positive result for the presence of methamphetamine. The three methamphetamine pure ses had a combined weight of approximately 461 grams.

Christop r Brown

DEA Sp cial Agent

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