Audrain County Sheriff’s Department Proactive Patrols and Investigations Nets Seven Arrests

The Audrain County Sheriff’s Department is reporting seven felony arrests as the result of proactive patrols and investigations.

On Saturday, January 23rd at approximately 7:32pm, an Audrain County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted an investigation in the 2200 block of Highway 54 in Vandalia.

During the investigation, approximately 295 grams of THC infused edibles were located and seized.

Subsequently, Lawrence E. Lamberson, age 46 of Fayette, Missouri was arrested for Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance.

On Sunday, January 24th, at approximately 3:03pm, an Audrain County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a vehicle stop in the 400 block of Yale Street in Mexico.

During the stop, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were located and seized.

Subsequently, Breanna L. Radford, age 23 of Centralia, Missouri was arrested for Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Yesterday (Tuesday) members of the Audrain County Sheriff’s Office, East Central Drug Task Force and Mexico Department of Public Safety executed a narcotics-related search warrant in the 500 block of South Missouri Street in Mexico.

As a result of the search, officers located Methamphetamine, Heroin, Controlled Pharmaceuticals, and drug paraphernalia used in the illegal use of illegal controlled substances.

Sarah E. Blackwell, age 45, was arrested for Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Keeping or Maintaining a Public Nuisance.

Dylan W. Blackwell, age 21, was arrested for Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Also yesterday (Tuesday) members of the Audrain County Sheriff’s Office and East Central Drug Task Force executed a narcotics-related search warrant in the 9100 block Audrain Road 9355.

As a result of the search, officers located Methamphetamine, Cocaine, Marijuana, and drug paraphernalia used in the illegal use of illegal controlled substances.

Darby R. Donaldson, age 61, was arrested for Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

James W. Weldon, age 56 was arrested for Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Bruce G. Cartwright Jr., age 37, was arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.