Three arrested on drug trafficking charges

PRESS RELEASE – On Friday, December 6 2024, the White County Sheriff’s Office initiated a traffic stop on a White F150 driven by Charles Laster.

K9 Castrol was deployed and alerted on the vehicle and during the search, more than an ounce of marijuana was located along with 5 individually packaged quantity of Methamphetamine with an additional 2 ounces of methamphetamine in the vehicle.

Subsequently, a Search Warrant was executed on Monday, December 10 2024, at Mr. Laster’s residence.

During the Search Warrant Deputies located 14 individually packaged quantity of methamphetamine, small quantity of Heroin, approximately 1 ounce of Black Tar Heroin, multiple drug related objects including scales, pipes, packaging material and a firearm with serial number removed.

Arrested: Charles Laster, 58 of Atlanta
Trafficking Methamphetamine
Possession of Methamphetamine with intent to distribute
Possession of Marijuana greater than 1oz

Michelle Scott, 42 of Cleveland
Possession of Methamphetamine with intent to distribute
Trafficking Heroin
possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon

Drew Kangiser, 43 of Cleveland
Possession of Methamphetamine with intent to distribute
Trafficking Heroin
possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon

Emma Dunn

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