January 24, 2026

Buckeye police arrest man on drug charges

Booking photo of Jacob Anthony Balderama, who was arrested by Buckeye police on Aug. 27, 2025, on felony drug charges. He is being held at Lower Buckeye Jail. [Photo credit: Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office]

A man was arrested Tuesday near 4th Street and Eason Avenue in Buckeye on a warrant, police said.

Jacob Anthony Balderama, booked into the Lower Buckeye Jail, was taken into custody by Buckeye police on charges of narcotic drug possession/use and possession/use of drug paraphernalia, according to Maricopa County Sheriff's Office records.

Court records show Balderama, 41, is facing a felony four narcotic drug possession charge and a felony six drug paraphernalia charge. His bond was set at $2,500, and the case has been bound over to Maricopa County Superior Court.

Police said the arrest stemmed from an outstanding warrant.

All individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty.

InBuckeye will update the story when more information is available.

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