Five people were taken into custody after deputies busted a drug den in Needles, California, officials said. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department, during a raid on a residence in the 400 block of D Street, evidence was found indicative of the house being used for the sale and consumption of narcotics.
The swoop took place on May 8, and among those arrested was 31-year-old Lexxus Hopper, the alleged ringleader who's accused of maintaining a drug house. With bail set at $30,000, Hopper's accommodations have shifted from a makeshift den of vice to the bars of the West Valley Detention Center. The other four individuals, whose ages range from 42 to 46, ended up with misdemeanors for various narcotic-related charges.
Michelle Glatz, 42, Tuesday Gloyn, 46, Bradford Schaffer, 45, and Joezetta Jackson, 44, all Needles residents, were processed at the Colorado River Station jail. Following citation issuance, they were released into the street's less punitive embrace. Detective John Gregory is encouraging anyone with further information to step forward, reminding the community of the importance of their voices in combatting the local drug trade.
The authorities are seeking tips from the public to ensure those involved in this illicit affair face justice. Concerned citizens can reach out to Detective Gregory at the Colorado River Station or stay anonymous while possibly cashing in on their knowledge with a call to the We-Tip Hotline. The details of the bust, along with a call for community vigilance, have been disseminated through various social media channels, emphasizing the local law enforcement's commitment to cleansing the town of its drug-laced afflictions.
For anyone wishing to learn more or to report undisclosed grievances of a related nature, the department's outreach extends through its dedicated social media presence. The Colorado River Station/Needles Police Department maintains a record of their efforts on platforms like Facebook and Instagram, as documented in their recent report.
