MADISON COUNTY-The Madison County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office Street Crimes Unit and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), has successfully concluded a narcotics

Byron Kidnay Dardar Vazquez
investigation that resulted in the seizure of a significant quantity of cocaine, a large amount of currency, and multiple firearms.

Jose Luis Melendez Hernandez
The ongoing investigation commenced with the interception of narcotics entering Madison County. Through dedicated efforts, law enforcement officials were able to identify and apprehend two individuals suspected of cocaine trafficking. Byron Kidnay Dardar Vazquez, 36, and Jose Luis Melendez Hernandez, 40, were taken into custody and charged with Trafficking Cocaine. The operation yielded two kilograms of cocaine, over $5,000 in U.S. currency, and several firearms. Both subjects were transported to the Madison County Jail Facility with a $1.5 million dollar bond each.