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Two drug arrests made in Colfax

Two Colfax residents were booked into jail early June 30 on probable drug possession charges after warrant searches were executed at separate residences.

According to arrest reports by Colfax Officer Cory Alcantar, he and deputies arrested James A. Taylor, 30, after searching his residence in the 800 block of N. Park Street. Drug items were allegedly found in a gray lock box located in the suspect's basement room at the residence. Tests of residue indicated presence of methamphetamine and heroin, the report said.

Deanna Koker, 35, was arrested after a warrant search was conducted of a 2005 Ford motorhome in the 500 block of N. Mill Street. The arrest report said two scales, three pipes and a kit for heroin use, which was found in a glasses case, were discovered during the search.

Both suspects were released on their own recognizance. Formal charges had not been filed as of July 5.

 

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