Search Warrant Leads to Drug Seizure at Local Hotel

 A narcotics investigation continues after the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at the Super 8 Hotel, in Nevada, MO on July 9th. According to VCSO Officials, Detectives received information regarding the distribution of narcotics from three rooms at the Super 8 Hotel.

During the search warrant, suspected methamphetamines and paraphernalia were located and seized. Four individuals were taken into custody during the operation and transported to the Vernon County Jail for identification and processing.

The suspected narcotics are being sent to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crime Lab for further analysis. According to Chief Deputy Travis Cole, the identities of the individuals have not been released pending crime lab results and the filing of formal charges.