The Arizona Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) Gang Task Force served search warrants early on Friday morning to two suspects with substantial drug-related charges. Detectives considered the suspects high risk and utilized the assistance of DPS SWAT.
Detectives arrested the two targeted suspects including Pierre Jose Cataldo, who is a former American Idol contestant who made it to “Hollywood Week” in 2008. Additionally, two other suspects culminating in charges for various criminal violations including possession of prescription drugs, high-grade marijuana, heroin, drug paraphernalia and weapons violations.
The two principal suspects arrested were:
Perrie Jose Cataldo, 33
Alexander Bracamonte, 19
The additional suspects arrested were:
Larry Darnel Bryant, 28
Christopher Harris, 27