A Colorado man has been indicted on multiple drug trafficking charges after law enforcement seized methamphetamine, fentanyl, and heroin during a traffic stop in Blanding, Utah. The indictment was returned by a federal grand jury on March 10, following the arrest of Travis Christopher Schultz, 37, of Grand Junction, Colorado.
The case highlights ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking across state lines and underscores the role of federal and local agencies in addressing narcotics-related crimes.
According to court documents, San Juan County Sheriff Deputies stopped Schultz’s truck on February 13. During the stop, deputies suspected he was transporting illegal drugs. A K-9 unit detected narcotics, leading to two searches of the vehicle. Authorities found 30 packages wrapped in cellophane, automotive grease, and coffee grounds. The packages contained approximately 25.5 pounds of methamphetamine that tested positive in the field, 2.3 pounds of blue M30 pills suspected to be fentanyl, 1.1 pounds of fentanyl powder that also tested positive in the field, and about 56.7 grams of heroin.
Schultz faces charges including possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl, and heroin. His initial court appearance is scheduled for March 16 at the St. George courthouse.
United States Attorney Melissa Holyoak for the District of Utah announced the indictment. The investigation is being conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph M. Hood is prosecuting the case.
This prosecution falls under Operation Take Back America—a nationwide initiative led by the Department of Justice aimed at combating illegal immigration and dismantling cartels and transnational criminal organizations.
Authorities remind that an indictment is only an allegation; all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
