Madras man arrested for commerical quantities of fentanyl and methamphetamine

A Madras man is now facing charges related to the trafficking of controlled substances after the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Team executed a two search warrants in Jefferson County.

On July 19th, 2024, around 4:30 p.m., the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Team concluded a long-term investigation and surveillance operation with the apprehension of Christopher Crawford, a 34-year-old man from Madras, Oregon.

Christopher Crawford was identified by drug agents as a trafficker of fentanyl and methamphetamine in Jefferson County. The initial investigation suggests that Crawford selling large quantities of fentanyl pills and methamphetamine from his home on the 200 block of SW C Street, within the city of Madras.

Following a multi-day surveillance operation, CODE Detectives, in collaboration with Central Oregon Emergency Response Team and the Jefferson County Sheriff deputies, intercepted Crawford while he was working in a Madras retail store. Minutes later, the CERT Team executed a search warrant at his home.

CODE detectives located Crawford’s vehicle in front of a retail store as he was working. CODE narcotics detection K9 Bonnie was deployed and signaled her handler to the presence of a controlled substance within the Acura.

CODE Detectives successfully applied for and obtained a search warrant for Crawford’s Acura and home.

A subsequent search of Crawford, his home and Acura uncovered a commercial quantity of methamphetamine and counterfeit Oxycodone tablets containing fentanyl, powered fentanyl, a large amount of cash and several knives he is prohibited from carrying.

Crawford was lodged in the Jefferson County Jail with the following charges: Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine — Substantial Quantity, Unlawful Manufacture of Methamphetamine — Substantial Quantity, Unlawful Distribution of Methamphetamine — Substantial Quantity, Unlawful Possession of Fentanyl, Felon in Possession of a Restricted Weapon, Unlawful Possession and Attempted Distribution of Methamphetamine