DINT Arrest: Man Jailed on Drug and Weapons Charges in Myrtle Creek
Detectives with the Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team arrested 62-year-old William Pease late Feb. 3 in Myrtle Creek after locating nearly 98 grams of suspected methamphetamine and a concealed firearm in his vehicle. He was lodged in the Douglas County Jail on multiple drug and weapons charges.
MYRTLE CREEK, Ore. — Detectives with the Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team arrested a 62-year-old man late Tuesday night, Feb. 3, on multiple drug and weapons charges after contacting him in a vehicle along Booth Ranch Road, authorities said.
Investigators said detectives located William Pease parked in the 1400 block of Booth Ranch Road and suspected he was in the area to distribute a large quantity of methamphetamine. With assistance from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, detectives contacted Pease while he was inside the vehicle.
A search of the vehicle and surrounding area reportedly led to the discovery of approximately 98 grams (about 3.4 ounces) of suspected methamphetamine. Detectives also reported finding a concealed firearm inside the vehicle. Authorities said Pease is a convicted felon, which makes it illegal for him to possess firearms.
Pease was detained without incident and lodged at the Douglas County Jail on the following charges:
- Driving While Suspended (misdemeanor)
- Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine
- Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine
- Felon in Possession of a Firearm
- Unlawful Possession of a Firearm
- Tampering with Evidence
The task force receives support through the Oregon-Idaho High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area program and the Douglas County Board of Commissioners.
All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
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