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Posted on: September 25, 2023

[ARCHIVED] Baytown Police Department Arrests Man on Multiple Felony Charges Following Routine Traffic Stop

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Case# 2023-57496

Baytown Police Department arrested 46-year-old Felipe Martinez III of Baytown. On November 16, 2023, Baytown Police Department officers apprehended Martinez for four outstanding felony warrants issued out of Refugio County, Texas. The charges include: Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tampering with Evidence, Money Laundering and Money Services Act Violation. Martinez is currently held in the Harris County Jail with a $20,000 bond.

This arrest transpired following a routine traffic stop. Subsequently, a Baytown Police Department K-9 detected the odor of narcotics emanating from the vehicle, leading to a subsequent search. A search warrant was obtained, and approximately 22 grams of methamphetamine were seized from the vehicle. Martinez faces additional charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance - Penalty Group 1 (4 grams to <200 grams).

 Spanish Translation


El Departamento de Policía de Baytown arrestó a Felipe Martínez III, de 46 años, de Baytown. El 16 de noviembre de 2023, los oficiales del Departamento de Policía de Baytown detuvieron a Martínez por cuatro órdenes de arresto pendientes emitidas en el Condado de Refugio, Texas. Los cargos incluyen: posesión de una sustancia controlada, manipulación de pruebas, lavado de dinero y violación de la Ley de Servicios Monetarios. Actualmente, Martínez se encuentra detenido en la Cárcel del Condado de Harris con una fianza de $20,000.

Este arresto ocurrió después de una parada de tráfico rutinaria. Posteriormente, un perro de servicio (K-9) del Departamento de Policía de Baytown detectó el olor de narcóticos proveniente del vehículo, lo que llevó a una búsqueda subsiguiente. Se obtuvo una orden de registro, y aproximadamente 22 gramos de metanfetamina fueron incautados del vehículo. Martínez enfrenta cargos adicionales de posesión de una sustancia controlada - Grupo de Penalidad 1 (de 4 gramos a <200 gramos).

Booking Photo of Felipe Martinez III

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