LUBBOCK, TX — The Lubbock Texas Anti-Gang (TAG) Center arrested four individuals, including a 17-year-old wanted for attempted murder, during a search warrant operation Thursday in the 2500 block of 64th Street in Lubbock.
TAG investigators executed the warrant on June 26, recovering three handguns, a firearm suppressor, approximately 24 grams of THC vape cartridges, and eight ounces of marijuana. The operation was part of ongoing efforts to combat organized gang activity in the Lubbock area.
Four suspects arrested in a Texas Anti Gang Taskforce Raid in Lubbock.
(Credit: Lubbock TAG Taskforce)
Among those arrested was Joseph Tejeda, 17, who was wanted in Jones County on multiple felony warrants, including:
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Attempted Murder – 2 counts
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Deadly Conduct
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Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon
Three other adults were also arrested at the scene:
Zaron Bailey, 25, was charged with:
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Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon
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Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2 (4-400 grams)
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Possession of Marijuana (4 oz – 5 lbs)
Will Bailey, 28, was charged with:
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Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon
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Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2 (4-400 grams)
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Possession of Marijuana (4 oz – 5 lbs)
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Resisting Arrest, Search, or Transport
Albert Barrera, 25, was charged with:
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Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 2 (4-400 grams)
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Possession of Marijuana (4 oz – 5 lbs)
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Resisting Arrest, Search, or Transport
Contraband recovered by the Lubbock TAG Taskforce on Thursday, June 26
(Credit: Lubbock TAG Taskforce)
The Lubbock TAG Center, a multi-agency task force originally funded by the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division, brings together local, state, and federal investigators to coordinate efforts targeting organized criminal gangs.
Community members can anonymously report gang-related activity and view the TAG Center’s Top Ten Most Wanted List at www.stoplubbockgangs.org.
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