Four Arrested in Newport Drug Investigation; Cocaine Laced With Fentanyl Seized
Newport Police arrested four people after a month-long drug investigation culminated in a search warrant execution. Authorities seized cocaine laced with fentanyl and thousands of dollars in cash. All four suspects are expected in court Wednesday afternoon.
Newport Police have arrested four individuals following a month-long drug investigation that concluded with the execution of a search warrant in Newport. Police seized cocaine laced with fentanyl and thousands of dollars in cash during the operation.
The arrests occurred on a Tuesday, with the suspects identified as Matthew Prue, 46; Jennifer Sanville, 40; Stanley Crowe, 52; and Trinia Stetson, 47. Police state that Prue, Sanville, and Crowe also face additional charges connected to separate investigations.
All four individuals are scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday afternoon. The investigation highlights ongoing drug enforcement efforts in the area, with law enforcement taking into custody individuals connected to the distribution of fentanyl-laced cocaine.