May 5, 2024

12.15.16 Large Drug Bust on Bowie in Baytown

On December 14th, detectives with the Baytown Police Department Special Operations
Unit along with the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area/ Montgomery County Narcotics
Enforcement Team conducted a narcotics investigation in the 100 block of Bowie Street
in Baytown.
During the course of the investigation it was established that large quantities of cocaine
were being distributed from a residence located at 101 Bowie Street. Based on
information learned during the investigation, detectives were able to secure a search
warrant for the residence.
As a result of the investigation, at approximately 7:00 p.m. detectives served the search
warrant, which resulted in the seizure of approximately 7 kilograms (16 pounds) of
cocaine and the arrest of 33 year old Jesus Quiroga of Baytown. Mr. Quiroga is currently
being held in the Harris County Jail on charges of Possession of Controlled Substance
with Intent to Deliver.
The Baytown Police Department and the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area/
Montgomery County Narcotics Enforcement Team are committed to a continued
partnership to ensure the safety and preserve the quality of life of our citizens in our
communities. We encourage anyone wishing to report these types of crimes to contact the
Baytown Police Department at 281-422-8371 or contact Crime Stoppers at 281-427-
TIPS, submit anonymous tips online at the Baytown Police Department website
http://www.baytown.org, or text keyword BAYTOWN plus your tip to 274637
(CRIMES). You may also report drug activity in the Montgomery County area by
contacting the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area/ Montgomery County Narcotics
Enforcement Team at https://StopDrugsMontgomeryCounty.org/ .