Two Arrested Following Separate Major Drug Busts by DINT

The Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team (DINT) has concluded two separate long-term investigations into methamphetamine distribution, resulting in two significant arrests this past week in Douglas County.

June 6 Arrest – Myrtle Creek

On Friday, June 6th, at approximately 3:30 p.m., DINT detectives arrested 44-year-old Frederick Beau Hanson of Myrtle Creek. The arrest took place following a traffic stop conducted by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office on Interstate 5 near Exit 110 (Boomer Hill). DCSO’s drug detection canine, Trapper, was also deployed during the stop.

A search of Hanson and his vehicle revealed approximately 55.7 grams of suspected methamphetamine. Detectives then executed a search warrant at Hanson’s residence in Myrtle Creek, uncovering an additional 821 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 0.8 grams of suspected cocaine, 71.6 grams of suspected psilocybin mushrooms, and other evidence related to drug distribution.

Hanson was booked into the Douglas County Jail on multiple charges, including:

• Unlawful Manufacture of Methamphetamine
• Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine
• Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine
• Unlawful Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Substance
• Unlawful Possession of Cocaine
• Unlawful Delivery or Manufacture of a Controlled Substance (Commercial or Substantial Quantities)
• Felon in Possession of a Restricted Weapon

June 10 Arrest – Sutherlin

Just a few days later, on Tuesday, June 10th at approximately 6:40 p.m., DINT detectives arrested 64-year-old Sharon Mae Aguilar of Curtin. Detectives had been conducting surveillance on Aguilar before stopping her in the 300 block of Dakota Street in Sutherlin.

A search of her vehicle resulted in the seizure of approximately 1,039 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 5.3 grams of suspected psilocybin mushrooms, along with suspected oxycodone and hydrocodone pills.

Aguilar was also lodged at the Douglas County Jail, facing charges that include:

• Unlawful Manufacture of Methamphetamine
• Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine
• Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine
• Unlawful Manufacture or Delivery of a Schedule II Controlled Substance
• Unlawful Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Substance
• Unlawful Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance
• Unlawful Possession of Oxycodone
• Unlawful Possession of Hydrocodone

About DINT

The Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team is a multi-jurisdictional task force that focuses on identifying, disrupting, and dismantling drug trafficking organizations at local, multi-state, and international levels. DINT operates using an intelligence-led, multi-agency, prosecutor-supported approach.

DINT is supported by the Oregon-Idaho High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA), Douglas County Commissioners, and is composed of members from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Roseburg Police Department, Oregon State Police, Douglas County District Attorney’s Office, Bureau of Land Management, and the Oregon National Guard Counter Drug Program.

The Oregon-Idaho HIDTA is a federal Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) program that supports drug enforcement efforts throughout the region.