AUSTIN (KXAN) — An Austin man has been arrested on federal charges of possession with intent to distribute multiple controlled substances following a drug trafficking investigation by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency.
According to court records, DEA obtained a federal search warrant for Joshua James Calvo’s home in southeast Austin on April 26.
KXAN reached out to Calvo’s Federal Public Defense attorney, Jesus M. Salinas, Jr., and will update this story once a response is received.
On the morning of May 1, DEA agents, with help from the Georgetown Police Department and Williamson County SWAT, executed the warrant, records show.
As law enforcement approached the residence, Calvo tried to run out the back of his home before returning inside once he saw law enforcement surrounding the perimeter of the property, court records state.
Upon entering the home, DEA agents detained Calvo and encountered Calvo’s wife along with three juveniles inside, according to the affidavit.
Once the residence was cleared, DEA agents began searching the home and seized large quantities of narcotics consisting of the following substances:
- Methamphetamine: 2,050.2 grams
- Heroin: 1,026.1 grams
- Fentanyl “M30” pills: 688.1 grams
- Marijuana: “A large quantity”
In total, the meth, heroin and fentanyl equaled a combined weight of more than eight pounds.
In addition to the narcotics seized, DEA agents found 17 firearms consisting of 8 handguns and 9 high-powered rifles, as well as a safe containing approximately $25,000-$30,000, according to the affidavit.
The affidavit notes Calvo has a criminal history that includes felony convictions.
According to records, Calvo admitted that the narcotics and firearms belonged to him before being taken to the Williamson County Jail.