Chumash Casino Resort security spot suspect in theft and it leads to drug bust
Santa Ynez CA Dec 29 2020 Deputies were called to the Chumash Casino Resort about 8:30 p.m. when a suspect in a previous theft of mail was spotted by security guards and contacted suspect Jose Fernandez, who was with Juan Manuel Martinez and Armando Benigno.
After being given consent to search, deputies allegedly found Fernandez in possession of a methamphetamine pipe and a matricular card and payroll check for someone else.
Martinez also allegedly had a payroll check written to the same man in his wallet, and more checks were allegedly found in multiple locations in a vehicle belonging to Begnino, who deputies said dropped a bindle of meth while being escorted to the parking structure.
Deputies said the checks had incorrect routing numbers and lacked security features.
All three men were arrested and booked on suspicion of forgery, attempted fraud, possession of a controlled substance and possession of paraphernalia for smoking a controlled substance.
Posted 2 days ago by PRIVATE OFFICER
