Saturday, January 18, 2025
SPRINGTOWN — Sergio Valente Snider, a confirmed Crips gang member, was arrested by Parker County Sheriff’s Special Crimes Unit following up on a case where the Springtown Police Department seized 20 grams of fentanyl. According to a Dec. 3 press release, SCU investigators were able to identify the supplier and source of the seized fentanyl who is also known for his drug distribution operation in the Fort Worth area.
As the case investigation developed, SCU investigators collaborated with Homeland Security Investigations Fort Worth Gangs and Violent Crimes, Fort Worth Police, Texas Department of Public Safety and Mid Cities Narcotics Task Force targeting Snider’s drug trafficking organization.
Over the past several months, city, county, state and federal law enforcement investigators were able to facilitate multiple undercover purchases of suspected fentanyl pills directly from Snider’s organization resulting in the seizure of 350 grams of suspected fentanyl or a combined total of about 3,500 pills.
On Oct. 16, local and federal authorities conducted an enforcement operation resulting in the arrest of Snider regarding violations of federal law concerning illegal fentanyl distribution.
“The success of this operation is a direct result of our partnership with multi-jurisdictional agencies including Homeland Security Investigations Task Force,” Parker County Sheriff Russ Authier said. “This operation required months of cooperative efforts with several local agencies. We would like to extend our gratitude for these partnerships to the Texas Department of Public Safety, Mid Cities Narcotics Task Force, Springtown and Fort Worth Police Departments.”
Snider remains in federal custody in the Johnson County Jail. The case has been filed federally and is pending federal prosecution under the northern district.
