Probation violators who failed to comply with their probation requirements found out how serious the McKinley County Sheriff's Office can be when deputies began making arrests Nov. 18.
Samuel Sandoval was located on Arnold Drive in Gallup. He had fentanyl pills on him at the time of his arrest.
Cristina Quintana, another occupant of the residence, was found to have outstanding warrants against her.
After deputies obtained a search warrant for the residence, a .45 caliber pistol was found.
Sandoval is a convicted felon and is not allowed to possess a firearm.
Deputies also found evidence of narcotics being disposed of prior to the forced entry by Adult Probation.
Sandoval was arrested on two outstanding warrants, trafficking a controlled substance and a probation violation. He was also charged with poessession of a controlled substance and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Quintana was arrested on two outstanding warrants, one for battery and one for a restraining order violation.
Gallup Housing Authority served an eviction notice at the residence.
Undersheriff James Maiorano said the arrests were part of an ongoing Sheriff's Office effort to clear up outstanding bench warrants, and attack drug distribution and improve the quality of life in Gallup neighborhoods.
