KCSO continues efforts in keeping drugs off of area streets

The Kerr County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigation Unit began an investigation into online promotion of narcotics in the Kerrville area which resulted in a successful “buy-bust” operation in the western portion of the city. 

During this particular operation, authorities seized marijuana, psilocybin mushrooms, a large amount of cash ,and other drug paraphernalia, according to a press release.

After a consensual search of the suspect’s apartment, investigators allegedly discovered 8.64 pounds of marijuana, 5.42 pounds of THC edibles, 1.06 pounds of THC gummies, 0.92 grams of Xanax, 3.5 grams of THC wax, 159 grams of THC cartridges, 1.04 pounds of suspected psilocybin mushrooms, approximately $13,000 in U.S. currency and six firearms. 

The suspect admitted to selling to over 50 people in the Kerrville area over the past 8 months, according to the Kerr County Sheriff’s Office.

Michael Aaron Trumbull, 20, of Kerrville, was arrested and booked into the Kerr County Jail with bonds totaling $35,000.

“A bust of this size represents a large supply being taken off the streets.  Our investigators did a great job from start to finish on this case so far, with investigation ongoing,” said Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha.