Newport Police bust drug dealers in the 500 block of NW 56th
Newport Police
The Newport Police Department served a Narcotics related search warrant at a residence located at 540 NW 56th Street in Newport. Officers received information that at least three separate adults were selling narcotics from this residence, and that there were minor children living in the home while this was occurring. Newport officers applied for and obtained a search warrant for the residence.
During the service of the warrant, officers located evidence of drug use and sales. Newport Police used both their Drug Detection K9s, Nero and Zoe, to assist with the search. Officers located Methamphetamine, digital scales, packaging material, drug records, and drug use paraphernalia. Along with the narcotics and drug use paraphernalia, Officers seized a large amount of US Currency.
A relative was able to arrive and remove the juveniles from the home. Newport Police were assisted by the Toledo Police Department.
Arrested at the scene and lodged in the Lincoln County Jail were the following persons for the following charges:
Cynthia Marie Stafford, 45
- Delivery of a Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine
- Possession of a Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine
- Manufacturing of a Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine
- Child Neglect 1
- Endangering the Welfare of a Minor
- Frequenting/ Maintaining a Place Where Controlled Substances are Kept or Used
Norman Frederick Casas, 47
- Delivery of a Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine
- Possession of a Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine
- Manufacturing of a Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine
Also arrested at the scene, but not lodged was:
Angela Carolyn Lowe, 41
- Delivery of a Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine
- Possession of a Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine
- Manufacturing of a Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine
Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Newport Police Department.
