On Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 1:26 a.m., Deputies conducted a traffic in the 3500 block of Mt. Hermon-Rock Creek Rd. south of Graham, N.C., The vehicle was occupied by the driver, identified as Ruben Tapia, and two passengers.
During the traffic stop, probable cause was developed to investigate the occupants for criminal violations which included a search of each and a search of the vehicle. The search of the occupants and the vehicle revealed cocaine and methamphetamine along with drug paraphernalia. The passengers with Mr. Tapia were identified as Louis Alfonso Cedras Rodriguez and Alejandro Aguilar Depaz. All were placed under arrest and transported to the Alamance County Detention Center.
While at the Detention Center, a secondary search was conducted where it was discovered that Mr. Rodriguez had hidden Cocaine on his person. Deputies also discovered that Mr. Rodriquez had multiple outstanding warrants along with orders for arrest from other agencies.
Name: Louis Alfonso Cedras Rodriguez W/M/29
Address: 1654 Lower Hopedale Rd., Burlington, N.C.
Charges: 2cts: Felony Trafficking Cocaine, 1ct: Felony Possession With Intent to Sell Distribute Cocaine, 1ct: Felony Possession With Intent to Sell Distribute Methamphetamine, 1ct: Felony Possession of Controlled Substance On Prison/Jail Premise, 1ct: Misdemeanor Possess Drug Paraphernalia,
Bond: $240,000 secure
Name: Ruben Tapia W/M/36
Address: 2844 Maple Ave., Burlington, N.C.
Charges: 2cts: Felony Trafficking Cocaine, 1ct: Felony Possession With Intent to Sell Distribute Cocaine, 1ct: Felony Possession With Intent to Sell Distribute Methamphetamine, 1ct: Misdemeanor Possess Drug Paraphernalia
Bond: $150,000 Secure
Name: Alejandro Aguilar Depaz W/M/32
Address: 2833 S. N.C. 87 Hwy., Graham, N.C.
Charges: 2cts: Felony Trafficking Cocaine, 1ct: Felony Possession With Intent to Sell Distribute Cocaine, 1ct: Felony Possession With Intent to Sell Distribute Methamphetamine, 1ct: Felony Possession of Controlled Substance On Prison/Jail Premise, 1ct: Misdemeanor Possess Drug Paraphernalia
Bond: $150,000 Secure
