Delano Herald Journal

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Search warrant results in meth arrest



Evidence of controlled substance (methamphetamine) distribution
and consumption was found following a search warrant executed Wednesday
by local police and the Southwest Metro Drug Task Force at 460 1st St. N.

“This search was the result of an investigation that
had been on-going,” said Southwest Metro Drug Task Force Coordinator
Jason Kamerud.

Christopher Ryan Paulson, 23, of Winsted, was arrested
and charged with a first degree felony of selling controlled substances
(meth). Jeremy Dotson, 32, of Victoria, who is Paulson’s cousin, was cited
and released for possession of drug paraphernalia.

The property, including the house, a shed, and the vehicles,
was searched thoroughly without incident.

“We found drug paraphernalia ­ pipes, and items
consistent with consumption,” Kamerud said.

No actual methamphetamine was found on the scene, however,
a small amount of marijuana was.

The criminal complaint states that the sales occurred on
four separate dates in October ­ the most recent being Oct. 29.

The substance sold that day was field tested by Kamerud
and proved positive for meth. The total amount that Paulson received for
the meth was $1,125. He faces a penalty of 30 years imprisonment and/or
a $1,000,000 fine.

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