07/20/2026
K-9âs Riggs and Duke Help Take Down 15 Pounds of M**h, Guns
Sonoma County Sheriffâs Office Narcotics Detectives have arrested 32-year-old Felipe Vasquez of San Jose for his alleged role in the trafficking and sale of narcotics across Sonoma County.
On July 14, 2026, a deputy conducted a traffic stop in Petaluma on a vehicle for the purpose of executing a search warrant. Sonoma County Sheriffâs Office K-9 Riggs was deployed and alerted on the vehicleâs dashboard. Sonoma County Sheriffâs Office Narcotic Unit executed the search warrant on the vehicle and located approximately 2.5 pounds of suspected methamphetamine hidden inside the dashboard.
Narcotics detectives then executed two search warrants, at two residences in Santa Clara County (San Jose and Mountain View) linked to Vasquez. During the residential searches, detectives deployed K-9 Duke, a narcotics-detection canine who located a significant quantity of drugs: 12.5 pounds of methamphetamine, 15 grams of co***ne, along with cash and other evidence of narcotics sales and trafficking.
Additionally, detectives recovered two fi****ms, one of which was reported stolen in Sonoma County. Vasquez, a prohibited person barred from possessing fi****ms or ammunition, was taken into custody.
Vasquez was booked into the Main Adult Detention Facility on multiple felony charges, including: Possession of Narcotics for Sale, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Transportation of a Controlled Substance for Sale, Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm, and Prohibited Person in Possession of Ammunition.
A bail enhancement was secured, setting his total bail at $230,000.
The Sonoma County Sheriffâs Office remains committed to combating the narcotics epidemic and keeping our communities safe. We appreciate the continued support from residents that enables these critical enforcement efforts.
Prepared by: Sergeant Juan Valencia, Public Information Officer
Case No: 260714-007
