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11/4/14 Austin Texas steroid bust nets 22 arrests (Operation Blue Juice)
Federal and state authorities arrested 22 people in the Austin area on Thursday believed to be connected to a steroid distribution ring. Included in the arrests were ringleaders Timothy John Bruner, 54, of Leander, and 23-year-old Ryan Robert Rowland of Round Rock, a statement from the Department of Justice said.
Federal charges were handed down for six of the people arrested, including Bruner and Rowland. Others facing federal charges are: Ronald Marion Butsch, 42, Austin; Dan Lee, 47, Austin; Timothy John Moore, 49, Austin; and Don Glen Zachary, 58, Austin. The other 16 face state charges.
Authorities say since at least January 2014, the six men facing federal charges conspired to distribute more than 1,000 dosage units of steroids in tablet form, and more than 200 vials of steroids in liquid form. Those six are charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance. They face up to 20 years in federal prison and a fine of $250,000 if convicted.
Investigators say they conducted several controlled purchases from Bruner and Rowland during their eight-month investigation, according to the DOJ release. Authorities added a significant amount of steroids and $300,000 in cash and other assets had been seized.
According to court records, most steroid users purchase between one and two 10cc vials at a time, which usually lasts between five- to 10 weeks depending on the user. A source told authorities that if someone is purchasing eight or more, they’re most likely making money by redistributing the steroids at a higher price.
The investigation was conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration, Texas Department of Public Safety, Cedar Park Police Department, Austin Police Department, Williamson County Sheriff’s Office and the Williamson County Constable’s Office.
A deputy constable in Williamson County is among those facing federal charges for an alleged connection to a steroid ring, KVUE News confirmed Friday.
Don Glen Zachary, 58, is among 22 people Thursday in connection with a steroid distribution operation in Central Texas.
"The 22 subjects that are conspiring together to traffic in an illegal substance is just pretty large actually," said The Drug Enforcement Agency.
Zachary has been a deputy constable with Williamson County Constable Precinct 2 since November 2013. The constable's office has not yet responded to KVUE's requests for comment.
DOJ officials said 54-year-old Timothy John Bruner Leander and 23-year-old Ryan Robert Rowland of Round Rock are the ringleaders of the operation.
Since January 2014, the ring conspired to distribute more than 1,000 dosage units of steroids in a tablet form and over 200 10cc vials of liquid steroids, according to the DOJ.
Over an eight-month period, investigators conducted several controlled purchases of steroids from ringleaders Bruner and Rowland. They seized steroids, $300,000 in cash and other assets.
"You don't know what you're getting. These distributors and resellers that are getting the product from China and mixing it themselves, they essentially don't know what they're getting," said Greg Thrashn DEA agent.
Six of the people arrested are charged by federal criminal complaints. Those charged by federal complaint include Zachary, Bruner and Rowland, as well as 24-year-old Ronald Marion Butsch, 47-year-old Dan Lee and 49-year-old Timothy John Moore, who are all from Austin.
The remaining 16 people face state charges. According to several complaints filed in Williamson County, some of their names and charges include:
•Warren Edward Bolden, 48: Possession of a controlled substance
•Patrick Luke Escobar, 28: Engaging in organized criminal activity
•Elliot Elias Escobar, 32: Engaging in organized criminal activity
•Christoper James Kelley, 35: Engaging in organized criminal activity
•Travis Vincent Sleeper, 22: Engaging in organized criminal activity
•Stephen Lee Milner: Possession of a controlled substance
•Lloyd Starr McCarley, 49: Possession of a controlled substance
•Mark J. McCartan, 56: Possession of a controlled substance
•Paul Wade McCoy, 40: Possession of a controlled substance
•Terrence Renard Moorer, 43: Possession of a controlled substance
•Charles Robert Williams, 56: Possession of a controlled substance
An Austin Drug Enforcement Agency spokesman said the steroid culture is "extremely pervasive in Austin."
Those charged face up to 20 years in federal prison and a maximum fine of $250,000 if convicted.
11/4/14 Austin Texas steroid bust nets 22 arrests (Operation Blue Juice)
Federal and state authorities arrested 22 people in the Austin area on Thursday believed to be connected to a steroid distribution ring. Included in the arrests were ringleaders Timothy John Bruner, 54, of Leander, and 23-year-old Ryan Robert Rowland of Round Rock, a statement from the Department of Justice said.
Federal charges were handed down for six of the people arrested, including Bruner and Rowland. Others facing federal charges are: Ronald Marion Butsch, 42, Austin; Dan Lee, 47, Austin; Timothy John Moore, 49, Austin; and Don Glen Zachary, 58, Austin. The other 16 face state charges.
Authorities say since at least January 2014, the six men facing federal charges conspired to distribute more than 1,000 dosage units of steroids in tablet form, and more than 200 vials of steroids in liquid form. Those six are charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance. They face up to 20 years in federal prison and a fine of $250,000 if convicted.
Investigators say they conducted several controlled purchases from Bruner and Rowland during their eight-month investigation, according to the DOJ release. Authorities added a significant amount of steroids and $300,000 in cash and other assets had been seized.
According to court records, most steroid users purchase between one and two 10cc vials at a time, which usually lasts between five- to 10 weeks depending on the user. A source told authorities that if someone is purchasing eight or more, they’re most likely making money by redistributing the steroids at a higher price.
The investigation was conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration, Texas Department of Public Safety, Cedar Park Police Department, Austin Police Department, Williamson County Sheriff’s Office and the Williamson County Constable’s Office.
A deputy constable in Williamson County is among those facing federal charges for an alleged connection to a steroid ring, KVUE News confirmed Friday.
Don Glen Zachary, 58, is among 22 people Thursday in connection with a steroid distribution operation in Central Texas.
"The 22 subjects that are conspiring together to traffic in an illegal substance is just pretty large actually," said The Drug Enforcement Agency.
Zachary has been a deputy constable with Williamson County Constable Precinct 2 since November 2013. The constable's office has not yet responded to KVUE's requests for comment.
DOJ officials said 54-year-old Timothy John Bruner Leander and 23-year-old Ryan Robert Rowland of Round Rock are the ringleaders of the operation.
Since January 2014, the ring conspired to distribute more than 1,000 dosage units of steroids in a tablet form and over 200 10cc vials of liquid steroids, according to the DOJ.
Over an eight-month period, investigators conducted several controlled purchases of steroids from ringleaders Bruner and Rowland. They seized steroids, $300,000 in cash and other assets.
"You don't know what you're getting. These distributors and resellers that are getting the product from China and mixing it themselves, they essentially don't know what they're getting," said Greg Thrashn DEA agent.
Six of the people arrested are charged by federal criminal complaints. Those charged by federal complaint include Zachary, Bruner and Rowland, as well as 24-year-old Ronald Marion Butsch, 47-year-old Dan Lee and 49-year-old Timothy John Moore, who are all from Austin.
The remaining 16 people face state charges. According to several complaints filed in Williamson County, some of their names and charges include:
•Warren Edward Bolden, 48: Possession of a controlled substance
•Patrick Luke Escobar, 28: Engaging in organized criminal activity
•Elliot Elias Escobar, 32: Engaging in organized criminal activity
•Christoper James Kelley, 35: Engaging in organized criminal activity
•Travis Vincent Sleeper, 22: Engaging in organized criminal activity
•Stephen Lee Milner: Possession of a controlled substance
•Lloyd Starr McCarley, 49: Possession of a controlled substance
•Mark J. McCartan, 56: Possession of a controlled substance
•Paul Wade McCoy, 40: Possession of a controlled substance
•Terrence Renard Moorer, 43: Possession of a controlled substance
•Charles Robert Williams, 56: Possession of a controlled substance
An Austin Drug Enforcement Agency spokesman said the steroid culture is "extremely pervasive in Austin."
Those charged face up to 20 years in federal prison and a maximum fine of $250,000 if convicted.
