MESA, Ariz – Cubs prospect Jesus Camargo was arrested on Wednesday in Eagle, Colorado after deputies found 21 pounds of meth and oxycodone pills in his duffel bag. Camargo, who was held on $75,000 bond, faces four felony possession and distribution charges.
According to reports, local authorities pulled Camargo over for speeding and drifting in and out of lanes. Upon K-9 units searching the vehicle, Eagle County sheriffs found the meth, oxycodone pills and cash in a Cubs duffel bag, as well as baseball gloves and cleats.
“We are aware of the arrest of one our Minor League players,” Cubs SVP of communications Julian Green told the Sun-Times in a statement.