Seven arrested in heroin bust
Month-long heroin investigation ends in arrests
The Paso Robles Police Department Special Enforcement Team culminated a month long narcotic sales investigation with the seizure of $2,770 in cash, $1,000 worth of Black Tar Heroin, and the arrest of seven people.
On Saturday, July 27, 2013 at about 7 a.m. detectives served a search warrant at a residence along the 100 block of Pioneer Trail Drive, Paso Robles. As a result of the search warrant, Detectives seized 15 grams of heroin, drug paraphernalia, and $2,770 in cash.
Seven people were arrested as a result of the investigation:
• Aaron Charlton, DOB 07-09-84, of Paso Robles for possession of Heroin for Sale (felony), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (misdemeanor),
• David Whittaker, DOB 07-06-93, of Paso Robles for Possession of Heroin (felony), Child Endangerment (felony), and several warrants.
• Chad McCullough, DOB 03-20-85 of Paso Robles for possession of Heroin for Sale (felony), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (misdemeanor), and several warrants.
• Kateen Setting, DOB 12-01-94, (18) of Paso Robles for child endangerment (felony), and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (misdemeanor).
• Justine Grogan, DOB 10-26-86, of Paso Robles for Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance (misdemeanor), and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (misdemeanor).
• Christopher Bellamy, DOB 02-13-82, of Paso Robles for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (misdemeanor)
• Amanda Hutton, DOB 01-05-92, of Paso Robles for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (misdemeanor) – No Picture Available
A one year old child was present when the search warrant was served by detectives. Child Welfare Services was notified of the incident and a social worker responded to help with the investigation. As a result of the investigation the child was taken into protective custody.
The Paso Robles Police Department encourages anyone with information regarding criminal activity in Paso Robles to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-549-STOP (7867) or the Special Enforcement Team directly at (805) 237-6464.
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