Star Journal

Top Menu

  • Contact Us
  • Hodag Star Journal E-Edition
  • Subscribe

Main Menu

  • Local
    • News
    • Business
    • Schools
    • Law & Order
    • Arts & Ent
    • Wedding Planner
    • Viewpoint
    • Sports
      • Sports News
      • High School Sports Scores
  • Covid 19
  • Outdoors
  • Wellness
  • Classifieds
  • Obits
  • Lake View
  • Northwoods NOW
  • Living On The Lake
  • Contact Us
  • Hodag Star Journal E-Edition
  • Subscribe

logo

Star Journal

  • Local
    • News
    • Business
    • Schools
    • Law & Order
    • Arts & Ent
    • Wedding Planner
    • Viewpoint
    • Sports
      • Sports News
      • High School Sports Scores
  • Covid 19
  • Outdoors
  • Wellness
  • Classifieds
  • Obits
  • Lake View
  • Northwoods NOW
  • Living On The Lake
Uncategorized
Home›Uncategorized›Three arrested for marijuana trafficking

Three arrested for marijuana trafficking

By StarJournal
May 2, 2012
381
0
Share:

Updated Wed., 5/2 – The Northcentral Drug Enforcement Group recently arrested three individuals as part of an ongoing investigation into the trafficking of marijuana. Investigators seized a large amount of cash, approximately $106,000.00, that had been hidden in a package destined for Clackamas, Oregon.

Investigators received a tip from a local freight company of a suspicious package destined for Clackamas. Rhinelander Police Sergeant Angela Mertz, and canine Drago, were called in to sniff the package and alerted to the presence of drugs.

Investigators applied for and received a search warrant for the package. Upon opening the package officers located approximately $106,000.00 in cash. This investigation lead to the execution of several other search warrants in Rhinelander, Wausau, Price County and Portland, Oregon, which resulted in the seizure of an additional $12,000.00, a marijuana growing operation, and 24 pounds of packaged marijuana.

As a result of this investigation, Andrew J. Yungerman, 26, of Rhinelander, Barbara A. Elliot, 63, of Wausau, and Jeremy T. Williams, 40, of Portland, Oregon, were arrested and referred to the Oneida County District Attorney’s Office for charges related to the sale and possession of marijuana.

This arrest was part of an ongoing controlled substance investigation by the Northcentral Drug Enforcement Group (NORDEG) Task Force. Participating agencies in this investigation included the Rhinelander Police Department, the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office, the Price County County Sheriff’s Office, Clackamas (Ore.) County Sheriff’s Office, Marathon County Special Investigative Unit which includes; Marathon County Sheriff’s Office, Wausau Police Department, and the Everest Metro Police Department.

Previous Article

By nolla kukaan (Gallery: 130628703)

Next Article

Storms disrupting electric service to WPS customers

0
Shares
  • 0
  • +
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Related articles More from author

  • Uncategorized

    Letter: Undermining responsibility by Dixie King

    July 7, 2012
    By StarJournal
  • Uncategorized

    Animal of the Week

    July 3, 2013
    By StarJournal
  • Uncategorized

    Harshaw Men’s Pool League to meet

    August 18, 2012
    By StarJournal
  • Uncategorized

    Dedication set for 3,195 acre Winter Park land protection

    December 16, 2011
    By StarJournal
  • Latest NewsLocalUncategorized

    No charges to be filed in New Year?s Day fatality

    January 16, 2014
    By StarJournal
  • Uncategorized

    Business Close-Up: It?s cranberry harvest time in the Northwoods

    September 19, 2012
    By StarJournal

Leave a reply Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

About Us


Star Journal is published by Multi Media Channels LLC, N2919 County Road QQ Waupaca, WI 54981.

Timeline

  • January 15, 2021

    Chamber credits programs for increased local spending

  • January 14, 2021

    Sign up available for DHS newsletters on COVID, vaccine

  • January 14, 2021

    Hodags dominate in the Lakeland pool

  • January 14, 2021

    Hodag girls win two this week

  • January 14, 2021

    Girls Hockey: Northern Edge hosts Northland Pines

Find us on Facebook

  • Contact Us
  • Hodag Star Journal E-Edition
  • Subscribe
Copyright © 2020 Multi Media Channels LLC.
All Rights Reserved. No part of this publication or any of its contents may be reproduced, copied, modified or adapted without the prior written consent of Multi Media Channels LLC.
×