Carillo told the agents, “I know why you guys are here, because of the marijuana.” While he allegedly denied knowledge of the contents of the package, when asked why he opened it, Carillo responded, “We always do that.” During the execution of a search warrant, agents found a glass pipe, a metal grinder, packaging material, scales and a small amount of marijuana. They also found a “substantial” amount of marijuana in a clear square plastic container and empty plastic bags containing suspected marijuana residue within and under the center console of a vehicle that belongs to Carillo’s girlfriend.
Carillo also allegedly admitted to texting a friend to come over and smoke with him. Court documents indicated that Carillo identified him as Fernando Santos. Santos was interviewed and said he previously purchased marijuana from Carillo, who also allegedly admitted to smoking with “a lot of other guys from Yigo” and smoking “as much as he can, up to half an ounce a week“. Zaani Branch denied knowing of packages being sent to him at the house or that packages were being opened by others on his behalf.
Carillo and Carlo Branch are both employed at Vice Speaker B.J. Cruz’s Office. Carlo Branch is the vice speaker’s chief policy analyst. He did not answer calls today for comment about the incident at his home.