OPERATION: SPRING CLEANING
Narcotics Investigation Results in Arrests in Burleson County
On Monday, March 16, 2026, law enforcement executed a narcotics search warrant at 16527 Avenue B TX-36 in Somerville, Burleson County, TX as part of an on-going investigation into the distribution of illegal narcotics in the region.
The investigation identified a source of methamphetamine being supplied to users and dealers in Lee County. During the execution of the search warrant, investigators located more than 100 grams of methamphetamine.
Due to the presence of children at the residence, Child Protective Services was notified to initiate an investigation.
Michael Vela of Somerville, was arrested and booked into the Burleson County Jail for Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 1, 4<200 grams, and two counts of Abandoning/Endangering a Child.
Clarissa Easley of Somerville, was arrested and booked into the Burleson County Jail for Possession of a Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 2, 1<4 grams, and two counts of Abandoning/Endangering a Child.
Lee County Search Warrants Executed for Narcotics
On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, law enforcement executed a narcotics search warrant at 4728 County Road 127 in Ledbetter, Lee County, TX.
The investigation identified a source of cocaine being supplied to users and dealers within Lee County. During the execution of the search warrant, investigators recovered cocaine, U.S. currency, and three firearms.
On Thursday, March 19, 2026, Christer Mathis of Ledbetter, was arrested and booked into the Lee County Jail on three counts of Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 1, 1<4 grams.
These investigations reflect the continued commitment of law enforcement partnerships to combat the distribution of illegal narcotics, while ensuring the safety and welfare of our children and citizens within our communities.
Lee County Sheriff Garrett Durrenberger would like to thank our law enforcement partners that assisted our LCSO Criminal Investigations Division in the investigations and execution of the search warrants:
Burleson County Sheriff Bill Rios and the Burleson County Sheriff's Office
Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Special Response Team
Texas DPS Criminal Investigations Division
Texas DPS Texas Rangers
Lee County Pct. 2 Constable AJ Gonzales & K9 "Rido"
Caldwell Police Department
Brenham Police Department Organized Crime Unit
Burleson County Attorney's Office
Lee County Attorney's Office
Criminals and drug dealers don't confine themselves to the jurisdictional boundaries of any area. The collaboration, cooperation, and dedication of our partners is the key to making quality cases; and we certainly appreciate their support.
Crime tips can be reported directly to the LCSO Criminal Investigations Division by phone (979) 542-2800 or email: info@leecountysherifftx.org.
Source:
Sheriff Garrett Durrenberger
sheriff@co.lee.tx.us
