The Centerville Police Department says arrests have been made in connection with a narcotics investigation and the execution of two search warrants.
The searches took place on Thursday, October 8th at residences on the 500 block of North 12th Street and the 1500 block of South 15th Street. Authorities say the search warrants were the result of an investigation into suspected narcotics activity in the area.
Melvin Collis Sr., 63, was arrested and charged with:
- Two counts of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver – methamphetamine (Class B felonies)
- Two counts of failure to affix a drug tax stamp (Class D felonies)
- Possession of marijuana – third or subsequent offense (Class D felony)
- Keeping premises or vehicle for controlled substance (aggravated misdemeanor)
- Possession of drug paraphernalia (simple misdemeanor)
Jennifer Dhamers was also arrested and charged with:
- Possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine (serious misdemeanor)
- Possession of a controlled substance – marijuana (serious misdemeanor)
- Possession of prescription drugs without a valid prescription (serious misdemeanor)
- Possession of drug paraphernalia (simple misdemeanor)
Centerville police say additional charges in involving other individuals are pending.
