Santa Rosa police said search warrant uncovers drug deal

<p>Police got more than they bargained for when they arrived at a northwest Santa Rosa apartment complex Wednesday to serve a search warrant and wound up breaking up a drug deal.</p><p>The target of the search warrants was Marayamah Smith, 39, who resides at the Pioneer 2000 apartment complex on Pioneer Way, according to police.</p><p>When narcotics detectives arrived at the complex Wednesday morning to serve the warrant, they witnessed Smith allegedly selling methamphetamine to three people in the parking lot.</p><p>Police said Smith had the drug in his possession, as well as a loaded and concealed handgun and cash. In his apartment detectives found additional drugs, ammunition and money.</p><p>Smith was arrested on suspicion of a variety of drug and weapons charges. Police said he is a convicted felon and that there was a warrant out for his arrest.</p><p>Three other Santa Rosa residents were allegedly involved in the incident.</p><p>Troy Moore, 25, was arrested for parole violations and loitering with the intent to engage in narcotic activity.</p><p>Elizabeth Smith, 30, and Nick Ruiz, 33, were cited for loitering with intent to engage in narcotics activity and released.</p>