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Irving Police Officer Seizes Large Amount of Drugs; Two Arrested

IrvingWeekly Staff

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September 18, 2024

Drugs seized

An Irving Police officer, actively patrolling hotels in his beat, seized 9 ounces of black tar heroin, 1 ounce of cocaine, 4 ounces of methamphetamine, and 8.5 grams of fentanyl disguised as Xanax. Two individuals were arrested in connection with the drug bust.

The Irving Police Department encourages the public to report suspected drug activity or vice-related crimes. Tips can be submitted by calling the Irving Police Department Vice/Narcotics Unit at (972) 721-6965 or via email at ipdvicnar@cityofirving.org.

Madison Pinkerton

On September 17, 2024, at 11:18 a.m., 26-year-old Madison Pinkerton was booked into the Irving Jail. She faces three counts of Manufacture/Delivery of Controlled Substances PG1. Pinkerton has a prior record of drug-related arrests by Benbrook Police and Dallas Police.

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