Friday, Nov 23 2012 11:25 AM
Stolen property investigation leads to arrests
By BREAKING NEWS BLOG
On Wednesday, deputies executed a search warrant in the 3100 block of Hillburn Road following an investigation of stolen guns and other property.
During the search, deputies seized about 30 grams of suspected methamphetamines, an undisclosed amount of prescription medication, digital scales, over $1,700 in cash, drug paraphernalia, gun cases, collectibles, and other suspected stolen property.
Phillip Wyatt and Melissa Pena, both 38, were arrested on suspicion of drug possession, drug possession for sales and possession of stolen property. A third person was arrested on an unrelated felony warrant.
- Kern County Sheriff's Department
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