Houston firefighter had possession of 400 grams of methamphetamine, police said

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A Houston firefighter is sitting in jail, facing drug charges.

Edwin Gutierrez was assigned to Station 9 just north of downtown Houston.

He was arrested this week on charges of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance.

According to police, Gutierrez delivered more than 250 grams of Xanax and over a kilogram of counterfeit Adderall pills, and possessed 400 grams of methamphetamine.

Gutierrez worked for the Houston Fire Department for about five years. He is now on administrative leave.