The Walworth County Drug Enforcement Unit, in partnership with the Whitewater Police Department, and City of Delavan Police Department conducted an investigation that involved the sale of cocaine in the City of Whitewater. The investigation included surveillance and controlled buys, culminating in the arrest of two subjects.

On September 4th, 2023, the Walworth County Drug Enforcement Unit located one of the subjects, identified as Carlos ARIAS-PEREZ (19, from 137 N. George St., Whitewater), in the City of Whitewater. Carlos ARIAS-PEREZ was subsequently arrested for (1) count of Delivery of Cocaine (5-15 grams).

On September 19th, 2023, the Walworth County Drug Enforcement Unit located the other subject, identified as Rolando LOPEZ-GOMEZ (38, from 353 N. Cherry St., Whitewater), in the City of Elkhorn. Rolando LOPEZ-GOMEZ was subsequently arrested for (2) counts of Delivery of Cocaine (15- 40 grams) and (1) count of Delivery of Cocaine (5-15 grams) – Party to a Crime.

Both Carlos ARIAS-PEREZ and Rolando LOPEZ-GOMEZ were arrested and transported to the Walworth County Jail. The investigation is ongoing.

Rolando LOPEZ-GOMEZ is currently facing the following charges:
961.41(1)(cm) Delivery of Cocaine (3 counts)

Carlos ARIAS-PEREZ is currently facing the following charges:
961.41(1)(cm) Delivery of Cocaine (1 count)

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