Duo Busted for Cocaine After Truck Crashes Into Cheyenne Home

Two 53-year-olds have been charged with felony drug possession following a suspected DUI crash in south Cheyenne.

According to arrest records, a Laramie County Sheriff's deputy was dispatched to 616 E. Allison Rd at 10:37 p.m. on Friday, May 31, after Fort Collins, Colorado resident Geronimo "Jerry" Angelo Esquibel reportedly crashed a truck into the home.

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The deputy says when he arrived, Esquibel was walking around the back of the truck away from the driver's seat and later admitted to driving the truck.

Suspected DUI Crash Leads to Felony Charges

The deputy says Esquibel performed poorly on standardized field sobriety tests and showed signs of drug impairment.

A baggie containing 6.2 grams of cocaine was reportedly found at the rear of the truck where Esquibel was contacted.

Baggies of cocaine were also reportedly located in the center console of the truck, which Esquibel's passenger, Cheyenne resident Marie E. Martinez, said belonged to her.

Esquibel and Martinez were arrested and taken to Cheyenne Regional Medical Center where they were cleared for jail.

Both were charged with felony possession of cocaine, a crime punishable by up to seven years in prison, up to a $15,000 fine, or both.

Esquibel was also charged with driving under the influence of a controlled substance and driving under suspension - second offense, both misdemeanors.

Martinez made her initial appearance in Laramie County Circuit Court on Monday, June 3, during which her bond was set at $3,000 cash at 10% and her preliminary hearing was scheduled for June 10 at 10:15 a.m.

Esquibel made his initial appearance in Circuit Court on Tuesday, June 4, during which his bond was set at $5,000 cash or surety and his preliminary hearing was scheduled for June 13 at 3 p.m.

Both are currently out on bond.