El Paso County sheriff’s deputies seize over 200 fentanyl pills, other drugs during traffic stop
El Paso County sheriff’s deputies arrested two people and seized over 200 fentanyl pills, Xanax pills, crack cocaine, PCP, methamphetamine and heroin during a traffic stop Sunday night in unincorporated El Paso County, the Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday.
Deputies removed Juan Gonzales-Gomez, 26, and Keri Shay, 24, from the vehicle after observing burnt residue on a piece of foil during the stop near 5510 S. Highway 85/87, according to a news release.
In addition to the drugs, deputies allegedly found a gun, scale, ledger and over $5,800 cash while searching the vehicle and both suspects.
According to the release, both suspects face charges of unlawful distribution; manufacturing, dispensing or sale; unlawful possession of a controlled substance; and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Gonzales-Gomez also faces charges of second-degree introducing contraband and driving 10 to 19 mph over the speed limit. In addition to the drug charges, Shay faces a count of tampering with physical evidence.





