“So, What’d I See?” – Danville PD Confirm Local Drug Raid

Preamble: We asked at the time this was happening but had to wait along with everyone else (sheesh) to get confirmation of one of those “long guns and ballistic vest” actions we’ve been hinting about. This time in Danville, though we are on a few others, as well…

DANVILLE, Calif. (July 12, 2024): On July 11 at approximately 10:23 a.m., Danville Police Department executed a search warrant at a Danville residence, making an arrest based on several drug-related charges. The warrant was part of an ongoing investigation initiated by Danville Police officers, and the search resulted in seizure of significant quantities of illegal drugs and related paraphernalia, including methamphetamine, prescription pills and marijuana vape pens.

Officers initiated an investigation following a traffic stop where illegal drugs were found, providing cause for a Ramey warrant to be granted for the arrest and search. Mark Allen, 32, of Danville, was arrested in the area of Camino Ramon and Greenbrook Drive and transported to the Martinez Detention Facility on $285,000 bail. The charges include possession, transportation, and sale of illegal drugs, as well as selling drugs to a minor, child endangerment, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

“This is a situation that put children in our community at risk, and I am extremely proud of the investigative work that led to removing these drugs from circulation,” said Danville Chief of Police Allan Shields. “We look forward to continuing our investigation and assisting the District Attorney’s Office with potential prosecution.”

No additional details are available, as the investigation is pending. Anyone with information about this incident may contact Sergeant Dan Lynch at dlynch@danville.ca.gov or 925-314-3703.