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Search warrant in Creston leads to narcotics & arrest

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February 21st, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Multiple law enforcement agencies executed a search warrant for illegal narcotics this (Friday) morning at a residence in Creston. Creston Police report during a search of 1003 S. Sumner Street, #19, one gun was recovered along with drug paraphernalia and methamphetamine.  Authorities say 30-year old Eric Wayne Shinn was arrested and charged with Possession of Meth with the Intent to Deliver (a Class-C Felony), Felon in Possession of a Firearm (Class D Felony, and on a Union County warrant. Additional charges are possible. Shinn was being held in the Union County Jail on a $10,000 bond.

Creston Police were assisted at the scene by deputies with the Ringgold, Adams and Taylor County Sheriff’s Offices.