Known Felon, Girlfriend Busted With Crystal Meth

SANTA CRUZ - Santa Cruz Police have arrested a Watsonville man and his Santa Cruz girlfriend after finding approximately ¾ of a pound of suspected crystal methamphetamine in a storage locker and related vehicles.

32-year-old Adrian Puga and his 33-year-old girlfriend, Selene Bazarnick of Santa Cruz, were taken into custody on Saturday January 9.

According to police, Santa Cruz officers and the Neighborhood Enforcement Team (NET) arrested Puga, a high-risk wanted felon and Bazarnick at a storage locker on Mission St. Extension.

Police say both were suspected of transporting and selling large quantities of narcotics in the city of Santa Cruz.

Santa Cruz officers and the K-9 Unit conducted a search of the storage unit and cars associated with Puga and Bazarnick. During the search, approximately ¾ of a pound of suspected crystal methamphetamine was located in the storage locker and vehicles.

Police said the amount of crystal methamphetamine taken - broken down into grams - will produce approximately 340.19 grams. It has a street value of over $27,000.

Additionally, $1,000 in cash of suspected narcotics profit was found during the search.

Adrian Puga was taken into custody for an outstanding felony warrant for failing to comply with the terms of his Post Release Community Supervision and various narcotics related charges.

Selene Bazarnick was taken into custody for possession of suspected methamphetamine and a small quantity of heroin. She was also charged with violating the terms of her probation.

Police say this couple has had multiple contacts with law enforcement.

In March 2014, Santa Cruz Police say Puga and Bazarnick were arrested with heroin, methamphetamine, prescription pills, and marijuana for sale.

The also had in their possession a stolen gun.

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