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Greenville Man Arrested on Weapons and Drug Charges Following Warrant Execution

Andy Daniel Ortega, Jr.

A Greenville man is in custody after police executed an arrest warrant Tuesday afternoon and uncovered additional criminal offenses during the search.

Andy Daniel Ortega, Jr. was taken into custody by Greenville Police officers and booked into the Hunt County Detention Center. During the search, officers discovered evidence that led to additional felony charges.

Ortega is now facing the following charges:

  • Possession of a Prohibited Weapon

  • Tampering with Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair

  • Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1/1-B ≥4G<200G (methamphetamine/fentanyl)

Bond has been set at $80,000 for the weapon and tampering charges. Ortega is awaiting arraignment on the felony drug charge.

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