According to court documents, the following individuals have been taken into custody since Thursday, November 9, and arraigned in district court:
– Braden Ferringer, 23, of Sligo;
– Shane Whitehouse, 23, of Stoneboro;
– Melissa Townsend, 23, of Rimersburg; and
– Cody Anthony, 28, of Emlenton.
“We’re happy to see them behind bars and are hopeful the last two will be in custody soon,” Clarion Police Chief William Peck IV said. “We will continue to aggressively battle the drug problem that is so damaging to our area.”
The four people recently arrested were among 16 who were charged on Wednesday, November 8, following a joint investigation into street-level drug trafficking in Clarion County.
“This was a joint effort and a several-month investigation by CNET and the Pennsylvania State Police Vice Unit,” District Attorney Mark Aaron said.
District Judge Timothy Schill arraigned 10 defendants last week. The four that were taken into custody since Thursday, November 9, were arraigned in the last few days.
Arrest warrants are still outstanding for the following individuals:
– Dylan Becker, 25, of Clarion
– 29-year-old Samantha Vera, 29, of West Melbourne, Florida
Three defendants have had their cases transferred to the Clarion County Court of Common Pleas.
Here is a look at the case status of each defendant:
Shane Whitehouse waived his preliminary hearing on Tuesday. The case has been transferred to the Clarion County Court of Common Pleas. His charges include Possession with Intent to Deliver Marijuana, Felony; Possession of Controlled Substance, Misdemeanor; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Misdemeanor; and Criminal Use of Communication Facility, Felony 3. He is free on $25,000.00 unsecured bail. The case is working its way through the court system.
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Melissa Townsend is scheduled to appear at 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday, November 21, for a preliminary hearing. Her charges include Criminal Conspiracy to Deliver, Felony; Manufacture, Delivery, or Possession With Intent to Manufacture or Delivery, Felony; and Criminal Use of Communication, Felony 3. She is free on $25,000 unsecured bail. (no photo available.)
Cody Anthony waived his preliminary hearing on Tuesday. The case has been transferred to the Clarion County Court of Common Pleas. His charges include Criminal Conspiracy to Deliver, Felony; Manufacture, Delivery, or Possession With Intent to Manufacture or Delivery, Felony; and Criminal Use of Communication, Felony 3. He is free on $25,000.00 unsecured bail. The case is working its way through the court system. (no photo available.)
Kayla Patton, 25, of Rimersburg, is scheduled to appear at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 28, for a preliminary hearing. Her charges include Manufacture, Delivery, or Possession With Intent to Manufacture or Delivery, Felony; Criminal Use of Communication, Felony 3. She is free after posting $25,000.00 cash bail. (no photo available.)
Russell James Reedy, 54, of Knox, is scheduled to appear at 8:45 a.m. on Tuesday, December 5, for a preliminary hearing. His charges include Manufacture, Delivery, or Possession With Intent to Manufacture or Delivery, Felony; Possession of Controlled Substance, Misdemeanor; Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Misdemeanor; Criminal Use of Communication, Felony 3. He is free after posting $25,000.00 cash bail. (no photo available.)
Warrants have been issued for the following individuals and arrests are expected to be made soon:
DYLAN BECKER
25-years-old, Route 322, Clarion, Pa.
Date of Offense: 6/11/16, 6/16/16, 7/26/16
Date Jailed: Outstanding Warrant
Charges:
– Delivery of THC Wax, Felony
– Criminal Use of Communication, Felony 3 (two counts)
– Possession of Controlled Substance, Misdemeanor (three counts)
– Use/Possession of Paraphernalia, Misdemeanor (three counts)
– Delivery of Marijuana, Felony (two counts)
SAMANTHA VERA
29-years-old, East Haven Drive, West Melbourne, Fl.
Date of Offense: 6/18/17
Date Jailed: Outstanding Warrant
Charges:
– Delivery of Morphine, Felony
– Criminal Use of Communication, Felony 3
– Possession of Controlled Substance, Misdemeanor