BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. – On February 4, 2025, at 2 p.m., the Bullhead City Police Department COPS unit and MAGNET (Mohave Area General Narcotic Enforcement Team) Detectives conducted a traffic stop in the area of Optimum Way and Third Street. Detectives had information that Frank Terriquez Jr., 33, was transporting and selling drugs in the Bullhead City and Laughlin, NV area.

     During the traffic stop, Terriquez, who is a prohibited possessor, was found in possession of a 12-gauge shotgun. A subsequent search of Terriquez’s vehicle was conducted. Detectives located 25 baggies of cocaine, weighing a total of approximately 37.5 grams, one small baggie containing a useable amount of powdered Fentanyl, and a large amount of cash in multiple denominations.

     Detectives then served a search warrant at Terriquez’s apartment in the 400 block of Lee Avenue, where additional drug paraphernalia items consistent in the sale and packaging of illegal drugs were located, including digital scales and multiple brand-new zip-top baggies.

     Frank Terriquez was arrested for possession of narcotic drugs for sale, misconduct involving a weapon (prohibited possessor) and misconduct involving a weapon (drug offense). He was booked into the Mohave County Jail in Kingman.