Monthlong narcotics investigation ends in arrest of Santa Rosa man

The arrest of a 28-year-old man comes at the end of a monthlong investigation, police said.|
ALEXANDRIA BORDAS
THE PRESS DEMOCRAT

A monthlong investigation into a suspected narcotics trafficking operation in Santa Rosa ended Wednesday in one arrest and the confiscation of cocaine, ecstasy pills and firearms, police said.

Jureath Som, 28, was arrested after a search of his Northcoast Street apartment uncovered 11 ounces of cocaine, 152 ecstasy pills, several opiate pills, loaded firearm magazines and ammunition, Santa Rosa police said. Officers said they also found digital scales and packaging material associated with narcotic sales in the home. as well as $2,000 in cash in Som’s possession.

Som was booked into Sonoma County Jail on suspicion of possession for sale of cocaine, ecstasy, prescription opiates and possession of ammunition, a felony. Jail records show he was no longer in custody Thursday.

Police launched last month the narcotic trafficking investigation, which is ongoing.

You can reach Staff Writer Alexandria Bordas at 707-521-5337 or alexandria.bordas@pressdemocrat.com. On Twitter @CrossingBordas.

UPDATED: Please read and follow our commenting policy:
  • This is a family newspaper, please use a kind and respectful tone.
  • No profanity, hate speech or personal attacks. No off-topic remarks.
  • No disinformation about current events.
  • We will remove any comments — or commenters — that do not follow this commenting policy.
Send a letter to the editor