Contents
Bottom line
Yes. The chat contains extensive communications by, to, and among law enforcement personnel. It documents a coordinated narcotics operation that includes an undercover buy, surveillance activity, a GPS tracker, a traffic stop, a federal search warrant, a Miranda advisement, interviews, evidence handling, and a later arrest.
Who in the thread appears to be law enforcement or a law enforcement unit
T. Bryant, likely the case lead or affiant; TW USSS Personal, United States Secret Service; Caldwell CBP SRT and the named operators Ogeen and Hill; references to Cobb County agencies including Cobb PD, Cobb Precinct 3, Cobb K9, Cobb VIPER; Smyrna PD as a staging location; GSP, Georgia State Patrol; DEA referenced as having bought from the target previously; AUSA involved with the warrant process; Robert slash Gronk Grzonka is identified as a Cobb Precinct 3 patrol officer. Other participants acting as law enforcement in surveillance or support roles include Jared Israel, John Witkowski, Dave Schweizer, Todd Bailey, Sheree Reynolds, Hieu Nguyen, Steve Ledgerwood, Devin Wilcox, Tony Edwards, Matt Kee, Jeff Allen, Lenny Mullens number 571, Raul Perez. These identifications are inferred from names and message content.
Representative entries that show direct law enforcement communication or action
10 slash 24 slash 23 8:36 PM, briefing at Cobb PD, address provided; 10 slash 25 slash 23 1:03 PM, TW USSS Personal added; 10 slash 25 slash 23 1:53 PM, Caldwell CBP SRT at Smyrna PD; 10 slash 31 slash 23 8:46 AM, tracker for Nissan sworn out; 10 slash 31 slash 23 11:57 PM, tracker installed at 23 57 hours; 11 slash 1 slash 23 afternoon, multiple surveillance notes and unit coordination; 11 slash 1 slash 23 5:42 PM, DEAR followed a Sentra without a traffic stop; 11 slash 2 slash 23, toll records requested; 11 slash 7 slash 23 6:23 PM, car stopped and plan for a federal search warrant; 11 slash 7 slash 23 7:10 PM, positive field test for cocaine residual; 11 slash 8 slash 23 12:24 PM, AUSA sign off on the warrant with subpoena and child in apartment note; 11 slash 8 slash 23 4:55 PM, warrant sworn out; 11 slash 8 slash 23 7:42 PM, Miranda by Bryant at 19 42 hours; 11 slash 8 slash 23 10:14 PM, evidence secured; 11 slash 9 slash 23, currency count 4,086 dollars; 1 slash 10 slash 24, Romero in custody.
Agencies and functions evidenced in the thread
Local, Cobb County Police Department, Smyrna Police Department, precinct operations, K dash 9, VIPER team. State, Georgia State Patrol participation and traffic stop coordination. Federal, Secret Service, CBP Special Response Team, DEA reference, AUSA involvement, Border Patrol history for a named person. Judicial process, drafting and swearing a search warrant with forfeiture language, Miranda, interviews, evidence logging, currency count.
Timeline overview
Oct 24 to Oct 25, 2023, planning and execution of an undercover buy in Smyrna; surveillance and cover teams deployed; post meet travel to Kenwood Creek Apartments. Oct 31 to Nov 1, 2023, tracker authorization and installation; continued surveillance; K dash 9 and VIPER coordination. Nov 2 to Nov 7, 2023, ongoing surveillance and retail lot meets; traffic stop with positive field test; plan for a federal search warrant. Nov 8, 2023, AUSA sign off; warrant sworn; execution with tactical medical support; Miranda at 19 42; interview concluded around 20 15; evidence secured. Nov 9, 2023, currency counting and documentation. Jan 10, 2024, Romero reported in custody.
Conclusion
The chat reflects continuous communication with law enforcement, with specific operational actions documented throughout the transcript. The participants include identifiable law enforcement officers and units, and the content describes official acts such as surveillance, undercover activity, installation of a tracker, a coordinated traffic stop, an AUSA backed search warrant, a Miranda advisement, interviews, and custody.
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Full verbatim transcript
[10/24/23, 8:31:42 PM] Jose RAYO-SANTANA Et Al. AT13WR24AT0001: You created group “Jose RAYO-SANTANA Et Al. AT13WR24AT0001” [10/24/23, 8:31:42 PM] Jose RAYO-SANTANA Et Al. AT13WR24AT0001: Messages and calls are end-to-end encrypted. No one outside of this chat, not even WhatsApp, can read or listen to them. [10/24/23, 8:32:54 PM] Juan Echeverry: You added Juan Echeverry [10/24/23, 8:33:41 PM] Tony Edwards: You added Tony Edwards [10/24/23, 8:36:01 PM] T. Bryant: All, we will use this chat for buy tomorrow (10/25). We are moving the briefing to COBB PD—same time 1300. We are doing this because suspects have provided meet address in Smyrna. [10/24/23, 8:37:00 PM] Juan Echeverry: <attached: 00000005-STICKER-2023-10-24-20-37-00.webp> [10/24/23, 8:37:15 PM] T. Bryant: Address link for Cobb PD HQ. https://maps.google.com?q=Cobb%20County%20Police%20Headquarters,%20545%20Fairground%20St%20SE,%20Marietta,%20GA%2030060&ftid=0x88f517ea6cdeeeef:0x6b9e9c675aa81df1&hl=en-US&gl=us&entry=gps&lucs=,47071704 [10/24/23, 8:38:34 PM] T. Bryant: Address provided for meet location tomorrow. https://maps.google.com?q=2540%20Cumberland%20Blvd%20SE,%20Smyrna,%20GA%2030080&ftid=0x88f510565b22774f:0x15d88855ae88874e&hl=en-US&gl=us&entry=gps&lucs=,47071704 [10/24/23, 8:43:14 PM] T. Bryant: The meet location is a large public parking lot, but it will be a challenge to follow them out of the parking lot because there are many different ways they can go. We will need to have surveillance spread out and we will need as much manpower as possible. Additionally, the UC has talked down the price of meth; extra approved funding will be used to purchase approximately 100 fentanyl pills. The prison broker has agreed to this at the same time and location we are receiving the meth. [10/25/23, 1:03:09 PM] TW USSS Personal: You added TW USSS Personal [10/25/23, 1:12:01 PM] Hieu Nguyen: <attached: 00000010-PHOTO-2023-10-25-13-12-01.jpg> [10/25/23, 1:47:02 PM] T. Bryant: Cover team ONLY—relocating here before deal to drop cars and consolidate https://maps.google.com?q=1901%20Cumberland%20Pkwy%20SE,%20Atlanta,%20GA%2030339&ftid=0x88f51a7f1f7c6d85:0x31ae5df2917d06b4&hl=en-US&gl=us&entry=gps&lucs=,47071704 [10/25/23, 1:51:12 PM] Jared Israel: Cover team meet at 1901 Cumberland Pkwy Pct 3 [10/25/23, 1:53:37 PM] Caldwell CBP SRT: We came to Smyrna PD. We’ll be set up over near the Brewsters. [10/25/23, 2:07:32 PM] Dave Schweizer: I’m at Sprouts [10/25/23, 2:08:33 PM] Todd Bailey: I’m on the petsmart end of the plaza [10/25/23, 2:08:38 PM] Dave Schweizer: video omitted [10/25/23, 2:08:51 PM] T. Bryant: Surveillance team—please make sure we have northbound and southbound on Cobb parkway (in relation to meet location) covered as well as Cumberland Blvd [10/25/23, 2:12:17 PM] Sheree Reynolds: I’m on on the side, facing Cumberland of Ulta <This message was edited> [10/25/23, 2:18:21 PM] Caldwell CBP SRT: QRF 4 side of dollar tree behind Best Buy [10/25/23, 2:29:05 PM] John Witkowski: Cover team moving to target location to set up [10/25/23, 2:34:52 PM] John Witkowski: Charlie is en route to meet location [10/25/23, 2:36:57 PM] John Witkowski: Cover team is at meet location [10/25/23, 2:37:30 PM] T. Bryant: Cover team is located in between Ross and Sprouts—closer to Sprouts <This message was edited> [10/25/23, 2:37:38 PM] T. Bryant: Closer to sprouts** [10/25/23, 2:40:44 PM] Dave Schweizer: I got eyes on cover team [10/25/23, 2:43:54 PM] Jared Israel: Cover team has charlie [10/25/23, 2:44:05 PM] John Witkowski: Charlie is parked and bug is live [10/25/23, 2:44:35 PM] T. Bryant: UC located on pin https://maps.app.goo.gl/1iEMGAv5p446Wu6AA?g_st=iw [10/25/23, 2:46:15 PM] John Witkowski: Charlie sent a messaging to target saying 15 mins away [10/25/23, 2:47:51 PM] John Witkowski: Source replied ok. Charlie vehicle description has been passed to source [10/25/23, 2:53:06 PM] Jared Israel: Dave you set up to be able to grab the tag of bad guy vehicle? [10/25/23, 3:00:29 PM] John Witkowski: Source sent a message they are counting pills and not far away [10/25/23, 3:01:46 PM] John Witkowski: Charlie sent a video of location in parking lot to source [10/25/23, 3:02:08 PM] Dave Schweizer: Possibly, depending on angle [10/25/23, 3:02:21 PM] Dave Schweizer: I’m off your pass door [10/25/23, 3:02:36 PM] John Witkowski: The source is 5 mins out [10/25/23, 3:06:08 PM] John Witkowski: Source said he does not know car. Might come on foot or be a female [10/25/23, 3:11:06 PM] John Witkowski: Gray Nissan paper tag [10/25/23, 3:11:22 PM] John Witkowski: Make driver female pass [10/25/23, 3:11:26 PM] John Witkowski: Female out [10/25/23, 3:11:54 PM] John Witkowski: Female in Charlie car and out with $ [10/25/23, 3:12:12 PM] John Witkowski: Nissan pulled into space next to Charlie veh [10/25/23, 3:12:17 PM] Sheree Reynolds: P4847511 [10/25/23, 3:12:35 PM] T. Bryant: Drive out tag—paper. Flaps in the wind [10/25/23, 3:12:42 PM] John Witkowski: Nissan Altima - probably Georgia drive out [10/25/23, 3:13:27 PM] John Witkowski: Female gave Charlie thumbs up [10/25/23, 3:13:33 PM] John Witkowski: Nissan is away [10/25/23, 3:13:56 PM] John Witkowski: Going toward Cobb Pkwy [10/25/23, 3:14:05 PM] Devin Wilcox: <attached: 00000049-PHOTO-2023-10-25-15-14-05.jpg> [10/25/23, 3:14:15 PM] John Witkowski: Charlie is moving [10/25/23, 3:14:43 PM] John Witkowski: Cover team has Charlie [10/25/23, 3:15:07 PM] Jared Israel: Cover team has Charlie [10/25/23, 3:16:00 PM] Caldwell CBP SRT: Jared y’all going back to Cobb hq [10/25/23, 3:16:33 PM] T. Bryant: Pack to precinct 3 [10/25/23, 3:23:19 PM] Todd Bailey: <attached: 00000055-PHOTO-2023-10-25-15-23-19.jpg> [10/25/23, 3:23:26 PM] John Witkowski: Charlie is clean - back with Charlie at Precinct 3 [10/25/23, 3:24:12 PM] Devin Wilcox: <attached: 00000057-PHOTO-2023-10-25-15-24-12.jpg> [10/25/23, 3:24:13 PM] Devin Wilcox: <attached: 00000058-PHOTO-2023-10-25-15-24-13.jpg> [10/25/23, 3:25:40 PM] Hieu Nguyen: <attached: 00000059-PHOTO-2023-10-25-15-25-40.jpg> [10/25/23, 3:28:21 PM] Steve Ledgerwood: Be curious if actually shopping or looking for us [10/25/23, 3:29:11 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Yeah didn’t look like that phone was on her ear all the way [10/25/23, 3:31:07 PM] T. Bryant: <attached: 00000062-PHOTO-2023-10-25-15-31-07.jpg> [10/25/23, 3:31:18 PM] Hieu Nguyen: Still on her phone. I will at the door waiting for her to leave [10/25/23, 3:32:31 PM] John Witkowski: <attached: 00000064-PHOTO-2023-10-25-15-32-31.jpg> [10/25/23, 3:32:34 PM] John Witkowski: <attached: 00000065-PHOTO-2023-10-25-15-32-34.jpg> [10/25/23, 3:32:56 PM] John Witkowski: <attached: 00000066-PHOTO-2023-10-25-15-32-56.jpg> [10/25/23, 3:34:49 PM] TW USSS Personal: When it looks like she’s heading toward the front let me know. Want to make sure I can grab her devices [10/25/23, 3:37:37 PM] Hieu Nguyen: Still in the phone at check out line. Buggy full of baby items [10/25/23, 3:38:07 PM] Hieu Nguyen: Checking out at self checkout [10/25/23, 3:39:05 PM] John Witkowski: <attached: 00000070-PHOTO-2023-10-25-15-39-05.jpg> [10/25/23, 3:39:18 PM] Hieu Nguyen: Still on the phone [10/25/23, 3:39:24 PM] John Witkowski: <attached: 00000072-PHOTO-2023-10-25-15-39-24.jpg> [10/25/23, 3:42:38 PM] Hieu Nguyen: Done checking out. Walking toward the exit door. Still on the phone [10/25/23, 3:44:14 PM] Hieu Nguyen: I am back inside my car [10/25/23, 3:48:47 PM] Steve Ledgerwood: KENWOOD creek Apts [10/25/23, 3:49:10 PM] Steve Ledgerwood: https://maps.google.com?q=Kenwood%20Creek%20Apartments,%202345%20Cobb%20Pkwy%20SE,%20Smyrna,%20GA%2030080&ftid=0x88f510553eb4b097:0xa3a291204773db4&hl=en-US&gl=us&coh=179581&entry=gps&lucs=,47068306 [10/25/23, 3:50:32 PM] Steve Ledgerwood: U or V bldg [10/25/23, 3:56:35 PM] T. Bryant: Raul and I are doubling up and heading there since I have no sonim. Matt Kee and Brandon are securing evd at sac [10/25/23, 3:58:44 PM] Steve Ledgerwood: P4907529 [10/25/23, 4:00:45 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Walked in from the back side of the u bldg [10/25/23, 4:00:49 PM] Steve Ledgerwood: Targets Entered back of U [10/25/23, 4:05:15 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Female went into first breezeway to the left [10/25/23, 4:05:18 PM] Steve Ledgerwood: First left breezeway per Todd [10/25/23, 4:06:45 PM] Todd Bailey: <attached: 00000084-PHOTO-2023-10-25-16-06-45.jpg> [10/25/23, 4:06:57 PM] Todd Bailey: Driver of Nissan. [10/25/23, 4:07:14 PM] Steve Ledgerwood: U13-16 possibly [10/25/23, 4:07:38 PM] Todd Bailey: <attached: 00000087-PHOTO-2023-10-25-16-07-38.jpg> [10/25/23, 4:40:51 PM] T. Bryant: <attached: 00000088-PHOTO-2023-10-25-16-40-51.jpg> [10/25/23, 5:11:31 PM] T. Bryant: We are cutting for the day. Thank you all for your help. [10/25/23, 5:14:22 PM] T. Bryant: <attached: 00000090-VIDEO-2023-10-25-17-14-22.mp4> [10/25/23, 5:14:58 PM] T. Bryant: <attached: 00000091-PHOTO-2023-10-25-17-14-58.jpg> [10/25/23, 5:32:57 PM] T. Bryant: <attached: 00000092-PHOTO-2023-10-25-17-32-56.jpg> [10/25/23, 8:10:48 PM] T. Bryant: <attached: 00000093-PHOTO-2023-10-25-20-10-47.jpg> [10/25/23, 9:20:57 PM] Matt Kee: I didn’t. Was too far away. [10/25/23, 9:26:51 PM] Todd Bailey: <attached: 00000095-PHOTO-2023-10-25-21-26-51.jpg> [10/25/23, 9:28:04 PM] Steve Ledgerwood: One shirt is Vans. Other is Adidas. So maybe he likes shoe shirts [10/25/23, 9:28:47 PM] Todd Bailey: <attached: 00000097-PHOTO-2023-10-25-21-28-47.jpg> [10/25/23, 9:29:21 PM] Steve Ledgerwood: And Nike shoes. He’s all over the place [10/25/23, 9:31:23 PM] T. Bryant: Doesn’t seem as tatted as the guy in the Facebook pic. Oh well. [10/25/23, 9:32:12 PM] T. Bryant: <attached: 00000100-PHOTO-2023-10-25-21-32-12.jpg> [10/25/23, 9:32:37 PM] T. Bryant: <attached: 00000101-PHOTO-2023-10-25-21-32-37.jpg> [10/26/23, 12:02:57 PM] T. Bryant: <attached: 00000102-PHOTO-2023-10-26-12-02-57.jpg> [10/26/23, 12:02:57 PM] T. Bryant: <attached: 00000103-PHOTO-2023-10-26-12-02-57.jpg> [10/26/23, 12:02:57 PM] T. Bryant: <attached: 00000104-PHOTO-2023-10-26-12-02-57.jpg> [10/26/23, 12:07:47 PM] T. Bryant: <attached: 00000105-PHOTO-2023-10-26-12-07-46.jpg> [10/26/23, 12:16:39 PM] T. Bryant: We counted pills. 99 remaining after the 1 we used for field test. So the count was correct. [10/26/23, 3:04:37 PM] T. Bryant: <attached: 00000107-PHOTO-2023-10-26-15-04-36.jpg> [10/31/23, 8:46:57 AM] T. Bryant: Tracker for Nissan has been sworn out and will be signed shortly. [10/31/23, 11:05:10 AM] T. Bryant: <attached: 00000109-PHOTO-2023-10-31-11-05-10.jpg> [10/31/23, 6:58:58 PM] T. Bryant: <attached: 00000110-PHOTO-2023-10-31-18-58-58.jpg> [10/31/23, 6:58:58 PM] T. Bryant: <attached: 00000111-PHOTO-2023-10-31-18-58-58.jpg> [10/31/23, 11:42:59 PM] T. Bryant: Male and female just arrived home in Nissan. Female brought in a large, hefty gift bag in each hand. Male brought in a couple boxes, one of which looked long and fairly heavy. [10/31/23, 11:57:32 PM] T. Bryant: Tracker installed on Nissan 2357 hours [11/1/23, 12:58:58 PM] Jared Israel: Cobb K9 and Cobb VIPER clear on potential 3rd party enforcement [11/1/23, 1:07:37 PM] T. Bryant: Nissan is here in front of storage unit https://maps.app.goo.gl/JrQ2fwWiUi93oPad6?g_st=iw [11/1/23, 1:30:22 PM] Steve Ledgerwood: I’m in area / on radio let me know where I can be helpful [11/1/23, 1:31:16 PM] T. Bryant: Ok I am here in the same lot. It may be possible that he is getting a haircut. He brought little boy with him. I’m just waiting to see which place he comes out of. [11/1/23, 2:39:30 PM] Steve Ledgerwood: <attached: 00000118-PHOTO-2023-11-01-14-39-30.jpg> [11/1/23, 2:40:51 PM] Steve Ledgerwood: <attached: 00000119-PHOTO-2023-11-01-14-40-51.jpg> [11/1/23, 2:43:45 PM] T. Bryant: Nissan here in front of building 5 https://maps.app.goo.gl/CyGeXYzu72UWq6ou5?g_st=iw [11/1/23, 2:48:53 PM] T. Bryant: Apt 5-136 [11/1/23, 4:00:50 PM] John Witkowski: CUB9491 [11/1/23, 4:03:07 PM] John Witkowski: Black Nissan [11/1/23, 4:13:44 PM] John Witkowski: <attached: 00000124-PHOTO-2023-11-01-16-13-44.jpg> [11/1/23, 4:14:33 PM] John Witkowski: <attached: 00000125-PHOTO-2023-11-01-16-14-33.jpg> [11/1/23, 5:42:37 PM] T. Bryant: DEAR followed Sentra but did not pull it over, so ROMERO has no reason to be suspicious. [11/1/23, 6:05:25 PM] T. Bryant: We are cutting for the day. We are thinking afternoon between 2-5 is her prime time for dealing [11/1/23, 6:06:53 PM] T. Bryant: Thanks to those of you who were able to make it out today. [11/2/23, 7:27:28 PM] T. Bryant: <attached: 00000129-PHOTO-2023-11-02-19-27-28.jpg> [11/2/23, 7:29:37 PM] T. Bryant: <attached: 00000130-PHOTO-2023-11-02-19-29-37.jpg> [11/2/23, 7:42:37 PM] T. Bryant: Jeff also sent out for tolls on this one, I believe [11/3/23, 1:45:57 AM] T. Bryant: <attached: 00000132-PHOTO-2023-11-03-01-45-57.jpg> [11/3/23, 1:45:57 AM] T. Bryant: <attached: 00000133-PHOTO-2023-11-03-01-45-57.jpg> [11/3/23, 1:45:57 AM] T. Bryant: <attached: 00000134-PHOTO-2023-11-03-01-45-57.jpg> [11/3/23, 1:46:58 AM] T. Bryant: <attached: 00000135-VIDEO-2023-11-03-01-46-58.mp4> [11/6/23, 1:45:47 PM] T. Bryant: <attached: 00000136-PHOTO-2023-11-06-13-45-46.jpg> [11/6/23, 1:53:34 PM] T. Bryant: <attached: 00000137-PHOTO-2023-11-06-13-53-33.jpg> [11/6/23, 5:06:39 PM] T. Bryant: Tracker is showing the Altima went to the same Ross/Sprouts parking lot for a minute or two and then went back home around 1535. Right around 1530 seems to be the really hot time for them to deal. [11/7/23, 9:49:02 AM] Lenny Mullens #571: You added Lenny Mullens #571 [11/7/23, 9:49:34 AM] T. Bryant: GSP added in case they are able to assist today. [11/7/23, 10:57:45 AM] Jose RAYO-SANTANA Et Al. AT13WR24AT0001: You added Dayton (K-9) and Finks Cobb K9 [11/7/23, 10:57:55 AM] T. Bryant: Cobb K9 added to thread. [11/7/23, 11:12:05 AM] Dave Schweizer: I’m headed that way, drive time from Gainesville. I will have my radio on in case you guys go mobile. [11/7/23, 11:14:54 AM] Dave Schweizer: Tim or anyone, when you get a chance after your brief, would you mind just calling me and giving me the low down? [11/7/23, 11:15:19 PM] T. Bryant: Yes Dave I will. [11/7/23, 11:18:27 AM] T. Bryant: I am behind the target—where we will brief. Only way to get back here is around the left side of the target (if facing the front) [11/7/23, 11:26:48 AM] Sheree Reynolds: I’m back here with you Tim [11/7/23, 11:37:02 AM] T. Bryant: I’ve briefed Dave and Raul separately over the phone, is anyone else nearby the Target for the brief? [11/7/23, 11:38:29 AM] Todd Bailey: Tim, I’m leaving Forest park right now [11/7/23, 11:38:55 AM] T. Bryant: Ok I’ll wait a couple more mins for anyone in the area and then call you with Sheree. [11/7/23, 11:40:21 AM] T. Bryant: All, please keep in mind that the Altima is supposed to have a new tag of “SDK6112” [11/7/23, 12:01:44 PM] T. Bryant: We will be on Narc 1. Hieu’s crew will be switching to narc 2. [11/7/23, 12:29:07 PM] Raul Perez: At the Ross Tim [11/7/23, 12:40:49 PM] Sheree Reynolds: 2 males and a female along with child coming out getting in Nissan <This message was edited> [11/7/23, 12:42:48 PM] Sheree Reynolds: In motion [11/7/23, 12:42:53 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Leaving [11/7/23, 12:44:28 PM] T. Bryant: As of now, we will not follow. She does not appear to be carrying much and has the kid. [11/7/23, 12:44:36 PM] T. Bryant: We will see where she goes on tracker [11/7/23, 12:44:53 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Just returned [11/7/23, 12:45:20 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Male with white shirt, black baseball cap got out [11/7/23, 12:48:14 PM] Sheree Reynolds: He’s back in car look like he brought out hand lotion, and five or six of the Christmas tree sent things that hang from the mirror [11/7/23, 12:48:24 PM] Sheree Reynolds: They have left out again <This message was edited> [11/7/23, 1:08:20 PM] T. Bryant: Nissan is at this complex https://maps.app.goo.gl/baw9vePAm4E7BnHL9?g_st=iw [11/7/23, 1:15:18 PM] Robert / Gronk Grzonka: You added Robert / Gronk Grzonka [11/7/23, 1:15:36 PM] T. Bryant: Cobb Precinct 3 patrol officer added to chat. [11/7/23, 1:25:05 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Nissan approaching Cumberland exit [11/7/23, 1:29:01 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Passed up Kenwood Down in vinings [11/7/23, 1:49:20 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Over by Sixflags in Austell [11/7/23, 2:09:54 PM] T. Bryant: They stopped right around this house https://maps.app.goo.gl/KLNdVBNvQseYSwQEA?g_st=iw [11/7/23, 2:12:03 PM] Robert / Gronk Grzonka: That should be our z2 that will need to assist from that location [11/7/23, 2:12:18 PM] T. Bryant: Copy [11/7/23, 2:37:30 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Back at apartment mail in the backseat get out, went towards building, then mail in the front driver seat got out went towards building female remains in the front passenger seat [11/7/23, 2:39:41 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Back out Back passenger came out first Driver came out with a black foldable type box that had a white plastic pipe bag and they just left [11/7/23, 2:40:07 PM] Sheree Reynolds: At light leaving complex Looks to be going left [11/7/23, 2:41:26 PM] +1 (770) 403‑7071: Jared Israel added +1 (770) 403‑7071. Tap to change who can add other members. [11/7/23, 2:42:52 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Right after IHOP [11/7/23, 2:43:16 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Pulled past IHOP headed towards Best Buy [11/7/23, 2:43:39 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Crossing in front of Best Buy [11/7/23, 2:44:01 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Coming up toward sprout side [11/7/23, 2:44:10 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Coming besides sprouts [11/7/23, 2:44:15 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Turned in front of sprouts [11/7/23, 2:44:27 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Headed towards right hand side of sprouts [11/7/23, 2:44:43 PM] Sheree Reynolds: In between Petsmart and Michael’s [11/7/23, 2:44:49 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Occupied three times [11/7/23, 2:45:07 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Black Honda right out from sprouts with window partially down [11/7/23, 2:45:37 PM] Robert / Gronk Grzonka: I'll let the other guy working know, but all units are currently tied up on 2 foot chases at the moment [11/7/23, 2:46:32 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Passenger door opening [11/7/23, 2:46:40 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Disregard [11/7/23, 2:47:07 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Black car next to them [11/7/23, 2:47:09 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Nissan [11/7/23, 2:47:13 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Next to them [11/7/23, 2:47:34 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Drive out tag [11/7/23, 2:48:09 PM] Sheree Reynolds: 105r02f4 [11/7/23, 2:48:17 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Nissan Altima blk [11/7/23, 2:48:29 PM] Jeff Allen: State? [11/7/23, 2:48:42 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Unknown at this time [11/7/23, 2:50:16 PM] Jeff Allen: Steve is calling them [11/7/23, 2:51:27 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Exit 16 on 285 [11/7/23, 2:51:40 PM] Sheree Reynolds: No visual [11/7/23, 2:52:17 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Approaching exit 16 [11/7/23, 2:54:04 PM] Jeff Allen: I can’t find the plate [11/7/23, 2:54:55 PM] Sheree Reynolds: No change at apartment Nissan has not returned [11/7/23, 3:15:23 PM] Jared Israel: <attached: 00000203-PHOTO-2023-11-07-15-15-23.jpg> [11/7/23, 3:15:45 PM] Jared Israel: I have this Nissan… different tag Not sure if this is it [11/7/23, 3:25:30 PM] Sheree Reynolds: At Target [11/7/23, 3:25:47 PM] Jared Israel: Nissan is at Target. Parked and unoccupied [11/7/23, 3:26:52 PM] T. Bryant: <attached: 00000207-PHOTO-2023-11-07-15-26-52.jpg> [11/7/23, 3:40:16 PM] Dave Schweizer: They are walking towards the front and it’s the female two males and a female child [11/7/23, 3:43:53 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Back out at car all three adults, including one child [11/7/23, 3:45:08 PM] Jared Israel: <attached: 00000210-PHOTO-2023-11-07-15-45-08.jpg> [11/7/23, 3:45:29 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Nissan is now mobile [11/7/23, 3:45:41 PM] Jared Israel: <attached: 00000212-PHOTO-2023-11-07-15-45-41.jpg> [11/7/23, 3:45:51 PM] Jared Israel: <attached: 00000213-PHOTO-2023-11-07-15-45-51.jpg> [11/7/23, 3:47:00 PM] T. Bryant: <attached: 00000214-PHOTO-2023-11-07-15-47-00.jpg> [11/7/23, 3:48:16 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Left on windy hill [11/7/23, 3:53:33 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Went straight across passing through Atlanta Road [11/7/23, 3:54:40 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Ride by adventure outdoors by S. Cobb Dr. [11/7/23, 3:57:01 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Stopped at Pat Mell [11/7/23, 3:57:10 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Shopping center that we are familiar with [11/7/23, 3:59:43 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Walking into supermercado at pat mell [11/7/23, 4:00:18 PM] T. Bryant: Nissan is here https://maps.app.goo.gl/6o7MhxRH7sWHEsBr5?g_st=iw [11/7/23, 4:01:55 PM] Jared Israel: <attached: 00000222-PHOTO-2023-11-07-16-01-55.jpg> [11/7/23, 4:10:23 PM] Jared Israel: <attached: 00000223-PHOTO-2023-11-07-16-10-23.jpg> [11/7/23, 4:10:37 PM] Sheree Reynolds: 2 males and juvenile returning to car [11/7/23, 4:10:44 PM] Jared Israel: <attached: 00000225-PHOTO-2023-11-07-16-10-44.jpg> [11/7/23, 4:11:42 PM] Sheree Reynolds: All are returning to Nissan [11/7/23, 4:12:03 PM] Sheree Reynolds: White shirt, driver Female front passenger Black shirt, rear passenger [11/7/23, 4:12:47 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Nissan mobile [11/7/23, 4:14:20 PM] Sheree Reynolds: And went and parked at work boots western wear ? [11/7/23, 4:14:51 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Males gettin out [11/7/23, 4:15:41 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Romero out of Nissan [11/7/23, 4:16:03 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Going inside ice cream 🍦 place [11/7/23, 4:16:31 PM] T. Bryant: Romero is here with guy in white shirt https://maps.app.goo.gl/vWJccrsL4z8SFCVZ6?g_st=iw [11/7/23, 4:30:20 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Returning to car [11/7/23, 4:31:21 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Tim said it looked like only the left brake light was working [11/7/23, 4:31:54 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Mobile now towards pat mell [11/7/23, 4:32:19 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Left on pat mell back towards s Cobb [11/7/23, 4:32:47 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Doesn’t appear to be surveillance conscience today [11/7/23, 4:37:05 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Left back on Wendy hill in direction of apt [11/7/23, 4:39:26 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Close to Cobb pkwy [11/7/23, 4:40:22 PM] Sheree Reynolds: At Cobb pkwy [11/7/23, 4:40:43 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Right onto Cobb pkwy [11/7/23, 4:41:31 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Close to apartment entrance [11/7/23, 4:41:50 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Just turned in and showing their [11/7/23, 4:49:57 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Makes left went to liquor, store, female, and child at apartment [11/7/23, 4:51:34 PM] Dave Schweizer: If Todd got the apt we could always run a K-9 on the door if they leave. [11/7/23, 4:52:33 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Makes back out from beverage store empty handed back in Nissan [11/7/23, 4:53:04 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Stationary [11/7/23, 4:55:36 PM] Sheree Reynolds: No change [11/7/23, 4:56:07 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Mobile [11/7/23, 4:57:12 PM] Sheree Reynolds: On Cobb pkwy [11/7/23, 4:57:35 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Headed back to apt [11/7/23, 5:02:43 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Back at apt [11/7/23, 5:03:21 PM] Dave Schweizer: Todd did you get the apartment? [11/7/23, 5:03:41 PM] Todd Bailey: Yes [11/7/23, 6:02:04 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Nissan left again turning towards Ross [11/7/23, 6:02:59 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Turning right where Michael’s is [11/7/23, 6:03:33 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Parked in front of Michael’s [11/7/23, 6:03:41 PM] Sheree Reynolds: SUV with lights on [11/7/23, 6:04:10 PM] Sheree Reynolds: No one has exited the Nissan yet [11/7/23, 6:04:41 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Black Nissan Altima with drive out tag parked next to it [11/7/23, 6:05:37 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Male got in vehicle [11/7/23, 6:05:41 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Driver open the door [11/7/23, 6:05:56 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Deal done [11/7/23, 6:06:01 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Nissan has reverse lights on [11/7/23, 6:06:24 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Makin left in front of petsmart [11/7/23, 6:09:53 PM] T. Bryant: 105RO2F4 [11/7/23, 6:13:35 PM] John Witkowski: FYI - Still no return on tag [11/7/23, 6:14:30 PM] Dave Schweizer: Blue lights on 75 south prior to the river [11/7/23, 6:16:25 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Nissan returned backed to apartment Two people exited [11/7/23, 6:23:53 PM] T. Bryant: All we just had a car stopped. If we find dope, I will be applying for a fed search warrant [11/7/23, 6:30:45 PM] T. Bryant: Car stopped a little north of exit 256 on 75 south. [11/7/23, 6:59:08 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Getting back in car [11/7/23, 7:00:17 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Leaving complex [11/7/23, 7:00:27 PM] Dave Schweizer: Two males just left in the Nissan [11/7/23, 7:01:15 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Did they have anything in their hands? [11/7/23, 7:01:39 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Left on Cobb pkwy [11/7/23, 7:02:11 PM] Dave Schweizer: Could not tell [11/7/23, 7:02:49 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Still on Cobb headed towards interstate [11/7/23, 7:03:39 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Stale red spring rd [11/7/23, 7:04:44 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Green on spring [11/7/23, 7:04:49 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Left on 285 [11/7/23, 7:05:29 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Set up for 285 East [11/7/23, 7:05:43 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Committed [11/7/23, 7:05:50 PM] Sheree Reynolds: 285 East [11/7/23, 7:07:41 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Number 5 lane passing exit 22 [11/7/23, 7:07:50 PM] Sheree Reynolds: North side Dr [11/7/23, 7:07:57 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Lane 1 now [11/7/23, 7:08:39 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Passing riverside dr exit [11/7/23, 7:08:57 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Disregard blinkers on [11/7/23, 7:09:07 PM] Sheree Reynolds: All the way over to the right [11/7/23, 7:09:44 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Another lane change all the way to far right [11/7/23, 7:09:52 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Right turn signal [11/7/23, 7:10:03 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Exit 25 [11/7/23, 7:10:12 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Roswell rd sandy springs [11/7/23, 7:10:21 PM] Jared Israel: Positive field test off scale for cocaine (residual) [11/7/23, 7:10:44 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Right indicator for Roswell rd [11/7/23, 7:11:04 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Right onto northwood [11/7/23, 7:11:48 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Right into quick stop food store [11/7/23, 7:16:11 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Male wearing blk shirt came out with 24 pack of corona [11/7/23, 7:16:41 PM] Sheree Reynolds: In motion [11/7/23, 7:17:15 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Set up for right hand turn [11/7/23, 7:17:40 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Turned right into bldg next entrance over [11/7/23, 7:20:52 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Someone walked in bottom right apt Couldn’t tell tho [11/7/23, 7:39:13 PM] T. Bryant: Hey guys, thanks for your help. We are going to cut, and I will see if we have enough to apply for a warrant in the morning. Let’s plan to meet around noon. [11/7/23, 7:42:08 PM] Dave Schweizer: Copy, cutting out [11/7/23, 7:51:33 PM] Jared Israel: Tim and I finished from traffic stop. [11/7/23, 7:51:48 PM] Jared Israel: Cooperator released [11/7/23, 9:06:32 PM] T. Bryant: <attached: 00000309-PHOTO-2023-11-07-21-06-32.jpg> [11/8/23, 12:21:09 AM] T. Bryant: <attached: 00000310-PHOTO-2023-11-08-00-21-08.jpg> [11/8/23, 11:46:20 AM] Sheree Reynolds: I should be in place by 12:30 [11/8/23, 12:24:33 PM] T. Bryant: A couple of major updates: AUSA is good with the warrant. I just have to add a couple quick blurbs about seeing them take the kid in the apartment and the subpoena I issued. Second update—I spoke with DEA group who bought from Romero last week. They said that they got powder fentanyl, and she even said that the broke it off of a brick. So that is another possible type of drug we can anticipate seizing. [11/8/23, 12:27:50 PM] Jared Israel: Excellent job Tim [11/8/23, 12:31:39 PM] Sheree Reynolds: I’m in place. I don’t see Nissan [11/8/23, 12:53:47 PM] T. Bryant: All— can I please get a headcount for who is available for the search warrant this afternoon/evening. [11/8/23, 12:54:08 PM] John Witkowski: Me [11/8/23, 12:54:28 PM] Todd Bailey: Me [11/8/23, 12:54:31 PM] Caldwell CBP SRT: CBP has 2. Ogeen and Hill [11/8/23, 12:55:16 PM] Devin Wilcox: In [11/8/23, 1:02:20 PM] Dave Schweizer: I’m in an op in Gwinnett so depending on this outcome [11/8/23, 1:13:47 PM] Sheree Reynolds: 🙋🏼♀️ [11/8/23, 1:15:45 PM] T. Bryant: FYI I’m writing luxury brand items into the warrant. If you see a Rolex, Louis Vuitton purse, etc. we can take it. [11/8/23, 1:16:55 PM] Tony Ogeen: You added Tony Ogeen [11/8/23, 1:17:05 PM] T. Bryant: CBP SRT added. [11/8/23, 1:17:45 PM] Tony Edwards: 👍 [11/8/23, 1:18:03 PM] Hieu Nguyen: Available [11/8/23, 1:43:42 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Nissan at Walmart moving around <This message was edited> [11/8/23, 2:04:50 PM] T. Bryant: Briefing time is tentatively set for 1700 behind Target next to apartments. 2201 Cobb pkwy SE. This time may be subject to change, and if Romero and the guys are not there, we may wait til morning to execute. [11/8/23, 2:05:19 PM] T. Bryant: AUSA is working on search warrant, and I will provide updates as available. [11/8/23, 2:07:15 PM] Jared Israel: 👍 [11/8/23, 3:22:27 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Pulled back up to apt at northwoods by bldg 5 [11/8/23, 3:27:31 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Left the complex [11/8/23, 3:30:43 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Merging onto 285 west from Roswell rd [11/8/23, 3:41:18 PM] T. Bryant: Altima is back at apartment [11/8/23, 3:43:48 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Female and male with white shirt exited the Nissan and walked to the apartment. Must’ve been a laundry day because they had laundry basket with what appeared to be clothing. No child this time and the second male was not with them. [11/8/23, 4:21:21 PM] T. Bryant: Hey guys, we are going to push the briefing back to 1730. The primary reason for this is because Cobb EMS tac med unit will be available to assist. Also, we are still waiting on the warrant. It’s been with the judge for an hour. [11/8/23, 4:55:53 PM] T. Bryant: Warrant sworn out. We should have a signed copy shortly [11/8/23, 5:22:41 PM] Sheree Reynolds: No change [11/8/23, 5:23:43 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Just FYI there are a few kids out playin ball [11/8/23, 5:32:13 PM] Sheree Reynolds: No change [11/8/23, 5:34:05 PM] T. Bryant: I think everyone is here. Waiting on anyone? [11/8/23, 5:37:23 PM] T. Bryant: <attached: 00000342-PHOTO-2023-11-08-17-37-22.jpg> [11/8/23, 5:42:23 PM] Sheree Reynolds: No change [11/8/23, 5:52:09 PM] Tony Edwards: <attached: 00000344-PHOTO-2023-11-08-17-52-09.jpg> [11/8/23, 6:04:58 PM] Steve Ledgerwood: <attached: 00000345-PHOTO-2023-11-08-18-04-58.jpg> [11/8/23, 6:05:47 PM] Steve Ledgerwood: <attached: 00000346-PHOTO-2023-11-08-18-05-47.jpg> [11/8/23, 6:05:52 PM] Steve Ledgerwood: <attached: 00000347-PHOTO-2023-11-08-18-05-52.jpg> [11/8/23, 6:39:31 PM] Steve Ledgerwood: <attached: 00000348-PHOTO-2023-11-08-18-39-31.jpg> [11/8/23, 6:57:03 PM] Steve Ledgerwood: <attached: 00000349-PHOTO-2023-11-08-18-57-03.jpg> [11/8/23, 7:17:05 PM] Steve Ledgerwood: Pablo Calíhua-Garcia. 3/22/2004. Puebla Méx [11/8/23, 7:42:54 PM] Todd Bailey: Miranda by Bryant at 1942 hours. [11/8/23, 8:16:47 PM] Sheree Reynolds: Interview concluded around 2015 [11/8/23, 9:24:33 PM] T. Bryant: Clear from location [11/8/23, 10:14:29 PM] Steve Ledgerwood: Tim and I locked up evidence [11/8/23, 11:21:02 PM] T. Bryant: Thank you all for your help over the last several days. [11/9/23, 1:02:42 AM] T. Bryant: <attached: 00000356-PHOTO-2023-11-09-01-02-41.jpg> [11/9/23, 1:02:58 AM] T. Bryant: <attached: 00000357-PHOTO-2023-11-09-01-02-57.jpg> [11/9/23, 1:05:51 AM] T. Bryant: <attached: 00000358-PHOTO-2023-11-09-01-05-50.jpg> [11/9/23, 1:10:16 AM] T. Bryant: <attached: 00000359-PHOTO-2023-11-09-01-10-15.jpg> [11/9/23, 1:21:29 AM] T. Bryant: Just spoke with Lucio and Jocelyn. According to them, Arundu does not know anything. Tracker showing Altima at lake placid village apartments in Sandy Springs. Good news is they picked up the phone late at night, so I do believe they understand the gravity of the circumstances. [11/9/23, 12:04:01 PM] T. Bryant: <attached: 00000361-PHOTO-2023-11-09-12-04-01.jpg> [11/9/23, 12:04:01 PM] T. Bryant: <attached: 00000362-PHOTO-2023-11-09-12-04-01.jpg> [11/9/23, 12:04:01 PM] T. Bryant: <attached: 00000363-PHOTO-2023-11-09-12-04-01.jpg> [11/9/23, 12:04:01 PM] T. Bryant: <attached: 00000364-PHOTO-2023-11-09-12-04-01.jpg> [11/9/23, 12:04:01 PM] T. Bryant: <attached: 00000365-PHOTO-2023-11-09-12-04-01.jpg> [11/9/23, 12:04:01 PM] T. Bryant: <attached: 00000366-PHOTO-2023-11-09-12-04-01.jpg> [11/9/23, 12:04:52 PM] Steve Ledgerwood: Excellent [11/9/23, 12:07:06 PM] T. Bryant: <attached: 00000368-PHOTO-2023-11-09-12-07-06.jpg> [11/9/23, 12:28:23 PM] T. Bryant: Currency count is $4,086.00 so we got out but money back lol. [11/9/23, 1:49:04 PM] T. Bryant: CALIHUA, the boyfriend, was allowed to voluntary return to Mexico after being encountered by BP in March of 2020. [11/13/23, 12:38:25 PM] Raul Perez: <attached: 00000371-PHOTO-2023-11-13-12-38-25.jpg> [1/10/24, 2:49:52 PM] T. Bryant: ROMERO is in custody. [1/10/24, 2:50:14 PM] T. Bryant: <attached: 00000373-PHOTO-2024-01-10-14-50-14.jpg> [1/10/24, 2:50:14 PM] T. Bryant: <attached: 00000374-PHOTO-2024-01-10-14-50-14.jpg>