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Culpeper man arrested in task force drug distribution investigation

Chris Graham
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A Culpeper man is in custody on drug distribution charges after an arrest initiated by the Blue Ridge Narcotics and Gang Task Force.

Daniel Ruiz-Torres, 29, was arrested on Monday during the execution of a search warrant along the 200 block of Jenkins Avenue in the Town of Culpeper.

As a result of the operation, a small amount of cocaine was seized along with drug paraphernalia, packaging materials, scales, $8,844 in currency, and two vehicles.

Ruiz-Torres was arrested and charged with one felony count of possession with intent to distribute schedule I/II drug, and one felony count of possession of a schedule I/II drug.

Ruiz-Torres was transported to the Culpeper County Jail where he was held without bond.

 

Chris Graham

Chris Graham

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