On Sep. 22, the Navajo County Major Crimes Apprehension Team (MCAT) conducted an investigation on Pete Chavez, 50, of Winslow. The investigation resulted in detectives executing a residential search warrant at 222 W. Mulberry St. in Winslow. Detectives seized over one pound of methamphetamine and numerous items of evidence supporting the sales of methamphetamine. MCAT detectives were assisted by Navajo County Sheriff’s Deputies and detectives from the Arizona Department of Public Safety/Navajo-Apache Criminal Targeting Unit. Chavez was arrested for possession of dangerous drugs, possession of dangerous drugs for sale and sale of dangerous drugs. The street value of the methamphetamine seized was approximately $37,000. Chavez was booked into the Navajo County Jail and is currently being held on a $50,000 cash only bond. Methamphetamine is a powerful, highly addictive stimulant that effects the central nervous system. This dangerous drug can be swallowed, snorted, smoked and injected by users. Continued methamphetamine use causes changes in the brain that reduce coordination and impaired verbal learning. Not only does methamphetamine cause major health issues, overdose can occur.
