LA GRANGE - Fayette Coun ty Sheriff Keith Korenek reported that on March 20, at approximately 11:52 a.m., Fayette County Sher iff’s Drug Interdiction Investigator David Smith conducted a traffic stop of a 2019 white Toyota Corolla
passenger car on Texas State High-
way 71 westbound near La Grange for multiple traffic violations.
During the stop, indicators of
criminal activity were observed, and consent to search the vehicle was obtained. The driver fled on foot but was quickly apprehended and taken into custody.
A search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of approximately 42.5 pounds of suspected metham phetamine concealed in multiple bundles. Arrested and charged with felony in possession of a controlled substance and evading arrest and detention was Jose Manuel Gomez Alvarez, 38, of Rockdale, and Luis Christian Hernandez Cruz, 24, of Elgin, charged with felony in possession of a controlled substance.
Both subjects were transported to the Dan R. Beck Justice Center in La Grange.
Smith was assisted by deputies Duane Meager and Herman Olvera, and DPS.
Stacks of bundles of meth sit atop the Interdiction patrol vehicle after being seized by FCSO Interdiction Investigator David Smith on March 20 near La Grange. Photo by FCSO
