On Thursday, January 19, 2023, The Orange County Narcotics Division, with the assistance of Orange County SWAT, Orange County Criminal Investigations Division, Vidor Police Department, Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation – Beaumont, executed a narcotics search warrant in the 400 block of Byrd Street, Vidor, Orange County, Texas. This search warrant was obtained after a continued investigation into the distribution of methamphetamine in the Vidor, Texas area.
In addition, this residence was suspected of being utilized as an illegal fencing and storage operation for stolen vehicles and trailers. Once on scene, a trailer was determined to be stolen and the Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force obtained an additional search warrant.
Amounts of methamphetamine, ecstasy, hydrocodone, and distribution paraphernalia was located inside the residence. Outside of the residence, several vehicles with altered VIN plates, a stolen trailer, a chainsaw, and other items were located and confirmed stolen from various areas of southeast Texas. The owners have been notified of the recovery and arrangements have been made for them to retrieve their property.
After an investigation, Christopher Paul Kirbow, a Solid Wood Soldier (SWS) gang member, was arrested for the following charges:
- Possession of Controlled Substance (methamphetamine) – 2nd Degree Felony
- Possession of Controlled Substance (ecstasy) – 3rd Degree Felony
This is an ongoing investigation and additional charges could be filed regarding the stolen property.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, Honorable Judge Peveto (163rd District Court), Vidor Police Department, Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation – Beaumont for their assistance in this investigation.
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