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Two arrested after deputies seize over $43K in drugs at Southwest Side home, BCSO says

Sahara Martin and Jody Martinez are still being held in the Bexar County Jail

Over $43,000 in drugs was seized from a Southwest Side home after deputies conducted a search warrant of the property last month, landing two people behind bars. (KSAT)

SAN ANTONIO – Over $43,000 in drugs was seized from a Southwest Side home after deputies conducted a search warrant of the property last month, landing two people behind bars.

The BCSO’s Organized Crime Division executed a search warrant on Aug. 19 at a home in the 5000 block of Beryl Cove.

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As deputies began searching the property, Sahara Martin, 28, was seen running out of the back of the home while throwing two large bags over a fence.

Jody Martinez, 25, who BCSO says is an active gang member, was found inside of the home, where authorities seized multiple kinds of drugs, firearms, and more.

Below is a list of the items deputies recovered:

  • 800 grams of methamphetamine
  • 26.8 grams of heroin
  • 28.67 grams of marijuana
  • 2.06 grams of cocaine
  • 2 handguns
  • Stolen motorcycle

Martin is still being held in the Bexar County Jail as of Sept. 7. Deputies said she was arrested for these charges:

  • Possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance PG 1 over 400 grams, a 1st degree felony
  • Possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance PG 1 4 grams – 200 grams, a 1st degree felony
  • Possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance PG 1 1 gram – 4 grams, a 2nd degree felony
  • Unlawful possession of metal or body armor, a 3rd degree felony
  • Felon in possession of firearm, 3rd degree felony
  • Attempt to tamper with evidence with intent impair, state jail felony

Martin’s total bond is set at $130,000.

According to court records, Martinez is also still being held in jail. His charges are listed below:

  • Possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance PG 1 over 400 grams, a 1st degree felony
  • Possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance PG 1 4 grams – 200 grams, a 1st degree felony
  • Possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance PG 1 1 gram – 4 grams, a 2nd degree felony

His total bond is set at $120,000.

Deputies said the estimated street value of all of the drugs comes out to $43,311.50.


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