Several arrested for drug offenses

Published 3:13 pm Friday, September 11, 2015

By Andrew Garner

Several locals have been arrested for drug-related offenses over the last few weeks.

Agent Scott Walden with the 21st District Drug Task Force said the drug offenders were contacted between Aug. 22 through Sept. 6.

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Walden said on Aug. 22, a male subject, Donald Alexander, fled from his vehicle after fleeing from officers.

“Once he fled, he locked the doors to his car, and once we got a search warrant, we retrieved 7 ounces of marijuana and digital scales,” Walden said.

Walden said Alexander…

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