DRUG ARREST - SOTO-ARIZMENDI
News Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DRUG ARREST
DRUG ARREST
DEFENDANT: Juan Carlos Soto-Arizmendi (age 31)
West Lawn, PA
West Lawn, PA
CHARGES: Possession with the Intent to Deliver Cocaine (F)
Possession of Cocaine (M)
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M)
Prohibited Offensive Weapons (M1)
DETAILS OF INCIDENT:
The Berks County Drug Task Force began an investigation in August of 2024 in the City of Reading. As a result, the task force was able to obtain a search warrant for the body of suspect Juan Carlos Soto-Arizmendi, his vehicle and his cellular telephone.
The warrant was served on December 11, 2024, in the 300 block of Logistics Drive, Shoemakersville, Berks Co., PA. As a result of the search, the following items were seized:
• 37 plastic packets containing crack cocaine
• One gram of unpackaged crack cocaine
• Packaging material
• AZ-Force stun gun
The search warrant was issued by the Berks County Court of Common Pleas. Soto-Arizmendi was charged and arraigned on February 10, 2025, in front of Magisterial District Judge Alvin Robinson and was released on unsecured bail of $50,000.
As in every criminal case, the fact that an arrest occurred or a complaint has been filed is merely an accusation, and the defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
This is an ongoing investigation. If anyone has information, please contact the Berks County Detectives at 610-478-7171. They can also submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County by either calling 877-373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on their mobile device, or via text message by typing ALERTBERKS along with their tip to 847411.
Possession of Cocaine (M)
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M)
Prohibited Offensive Weapons (M1)
DETAILS OF INCIDENT:
The Berks County Drug Task Force began an investigation in August of 2024 in the City of Reading. As a result, the task force was able to obtain a search warrant for the body of suspect Juan Carlos Soto-Arizmendi, his vehicle and his cellular telephone.
The warrant was served on December 11, 2024, in the 300 block of Logistics Drive, Shoemakersville, Berks Co., PA. As a result of the search, the following items were seized:
• 37 plastic packets containing crack cocaine
• One gram of unpackaged crack cocaine
• Packaging material
• AZ-Force stun gun
The search warrant was issued by the Berks County Court of Common Pleas. Soto-Arizmendi was charged and arraigned on February 10, 2025, in front of Magisterial District Judge Alvin Robinson and was released on unsecured bail of $50,000.
As in every criminal case, the fact that an arrest occurred or a complaint has been filed is merely an accusation, and the defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
This is an ongoing investigation. If anyone has information, please contact the Berks County Detectives at 610-478-7171. They can also submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County by either calling 877-373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on their mobile device, or via text message by typing ALERTBERKS along with their tip to 847411.