TUCSON, Arizona — The Tucson Police Department struck a blow against crime in March 2025, shutting down a suspected drug house near Alvernon and Grant Road in Midtown. Their investigation led to the arrest of two people and the seizure of over 1,850 fentanyl pills, 27 grams of meth, 10 grams of cocaine, a pistol, and a rifle. For the Tucson community, this bust is a small victory in the fight against dangerous drugs, but it also shows how close the danger lurks in their own neighborhoods.
The Midtown CRT officers began investigating after neighbors reported suspicious activity at the house, just blocks from a local elementary school. Residents noticed cars coming and going late at night, and parents grew anxious watching their kids walk past the house each morning. The Tucson Police worked for weeks, making several arrests tied to the house and gathering evidence for a search warrant. In March, they raided the home and found 1,850 fentanyl pills—enough to cause hundreds of overdoses, according to experts—along with 27 grams of meth, 10 grams of cocaine, and two guns that turned the house into a ticking time bomb for the neighborhood.
The discovery sent shockwaves through the Midtown community. A mother of two young children, living just down the street, shared her relief: “I can finally let my kids play outside without watching that house every second.” But the fear hasn’t fully faded. Fentanyl has torn apart families in Tucson, with the Pima County Health Department reporting over 200 overdose deaths in 2024 alone. Knowing so many pills were so close to home makes the crisis feel all too real. The guns found in the house only deepened the worry, showing how much worse things could have been in a neighborhood where kids play just yards away.
The Tucson Police are determined to keep drugs and guns out of the hands of criminals. They’re asking residents to help by calling 88-CRIME to report drug activity anonymously. “Every tip can make a difference,” they said, especially in a city that knows the pain of addiction too well. The Police have been using community tips and investigations to make Tucson safer, and this bust proves their commitment to protecting neighborhoods like Midtown.
This bust is a step forward, but the fight goes on. Drugs like fentanyl still threaten to pull more people into addiction or worse. The neighborhood near Alvernon and Grant Road is breathing easier, thanks to the Tucson Police, and their resolve gives the community hope. But residents know safety starts with them—so they’re stepping up, sharing tips, and working together to keep their streets safe for good.
