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17-09-2026
According to the news report, a 40-year-old Aurora resident, Alberto Diaz-Vargas, was arrested and charged with multiple felonies following an ongoing narcotics investigation conducted by the Aurora Police Department’s Special Operations Group.
Key details from the investigation:
The Search: On September 1, investigators executed a search warrant at a home located in the 500 block of Sherman Avenue in Aurora.
Items Seized: Authorities recovered 25.4 grams of methamphetamine, 149 grams of cannabis, 61 grams of THC gummies, packaging materials, digital scales, and $2,257 in cash.
Weapons and Safety Concerns: Officers also seized seven firearms (three rifles and four handguns, including an un-serialized Polymer80 “ghost gun”) along with more than 100 rounds of ammunition. Police noted that several weapons were stored unsafely and were accessible to children living in the home.
Charges: Diaz-Vargas was charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine, possession of cannabis, and possession of cannabis with intent to deliver, with additional potential weapons charges being considered.