Authorities have slapped cuffs on a Rimforest man accused of turning his house into a one-stop shop for drug enthusiasts after an investigation by the Twin Peaks Station turned up narcotics and a gun. Dennis Freund, 60, was hoisted by the long arm of the law on Wednesday, taking the fall for what the State of California is calling a drug den operation in his Highway 18 residence.
The collar came as deputies served a search warrant and hit pay dirt, to find a smorgasbord of illegal substances. From methamphetamine to fentanyl, psilocybin mushrooms, marijuana, and even a firearm, the police claim to have dug up more than just a casual user's stash. Freund now faces charges related to possession of drugs while armed and operating a drug house, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department's release.
While Freund cools his heels at the Central Detention Center, Deputy Omar Romero-Rios and his team are hungry for more info. They're calling on any samaritans who might have the lowdown on this case to come forward, promising anonymity for those who'd rather not get names in the mix. Tips can be funneled through the We-Tip Hotline or left on their website, keeping the snitches' IDs under wraps.
The Twin Peaks Sheriff's crew isn't publishing their playbook, but it's clear they aim to thoroughly cleanse their slice of San Bernardino County of any drug scourges leaning on their gates. The official press bulletin details the breakdown of items seized in the raid, painting a picture of a strategic offense that's put at least one suspect behind bars. As the lawmen continue to build their case, Freund's future looks to now hang in the balance of California's justice scales.
