LAKE COUNTY — An enforcement stop in Lucerne by Sheriff”s Narcotics Task Force detectives resulted in three felony arrests and the seizure of methamphetamine, base-rock cocaine and marijuana.
On Friday narcotics detectives were conducting surveillance operations in Lucerne. At approximately 3 p.m., detectives observed a purple Pontiac coupe occupied by three women make an unlawful turning movement from Country Club Drive onto 12th Avenue. Detectives stopped the Pontiac and identified the occupants as Lisa Berry, 44, of Kelseyville, Lana Hazen, 46, of Lucerne and Johanna Orr, 58, of Lucerne.
When narcotics detectives contacted the three women, all three displayed symptoms of being under the influence of a controlled substance. While the three were being detained for further examination, a narcotics interdiction K-9 team arrived to assist. The narcotics detection dog was led to the vehicle and alerted on the vehicle”s trunk and on the passenger side of the back seat where Hazen had been seated. A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed a quantity of rock cocaine on the back floorboard of the car and several bags of marijuana in the trunk.
All three women were arrested. As Berry was being escorted to a sheriff”s cruiser, she divulged that she had a bag of methamphetamine concealed in her bra and was allowed to retrieve the bag for detectives. All three women were transported to the Lake County Hill Road Correctional Facility for booking.
Berry was charged with possession of a controlled substance, transportation of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana and being under the influence of a controlled substance. Hazen was charged with possession of a controlled substance and being under the influence of a controlled substance. Orr was charged with being under the influence of a controlled substance.
Anyone with information that can assist the Task Force is encouraged to call the anonymous tip line at 263-3663.
