MAN FOUND IN POSSESSION OF NARCOTICS FOLLOWING PURSUIT On Sunday, July 30, 2023 at approximately 2:34 AM, Precinct 8 Deputy Morgan with Constable Phil Sandlin’s Office was conducting narcotic interdiction in the 10000 block of Bessemer St when he observed a white GMC pickup traveling at high rate of speed. Deputy Morgan activated his emergency equipment in attempt to initiate a traffic stop. The vehicle failed to stop and a pursuit ensued. The vehicle ultimately came to a stop in the 8300 block of Delwin St. The driver was apprehended and identified as 29 year old Francisco Javier Moreno. Deputy Morgan conducted a search and located 17 grams of Xanax, 2 ounces of marijuana, multiple THC cartridges and edibles, and individually packaged bags containing a total of 21 grams of cocaine. A further search of the vehicle yielded drug paraphernalia consistent with narcotic distribution. The Harris County District Attorney’s Office was contacted and accepted felony charges for Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver and Evading Arrest/Detention with Vehicle. Moreno was transported to the Harris County Joint Processing Center where his bonds were set at $25,000 for the narcotic charge and $10,000 for evading.
