Nash County Bust: Drugs and Gun Seized

Nash County deputies pulled over a Dodge Durango on Highway 97 for minor violations — what started as a routine stop turned explosive when the driver, Jonathan Gonzalez, tried to flee. Inside? Over 1,000 grams of crystal meth and marijuana, THC products, vape cartridges, and a loaded handgun hidden in a passenger’s waistband. Three people — Gonzalez, Santos Marquez (who had no gun permit and a prior concealed weapon record), and Nataly Cordero — were arrested. Gonzalez and Marquez face serious drug charges, plus Marquez’s gun offense; both were denied bond due to prior records. This bust underscores the Sheriff’s Office’s relentless focus on dismantling drug networks and keeping the community safe. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a130b1c43c0f624b