On Thursday, August 15th, Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team Detectives arrested 51 year old Eric Nelson, of Sutherlin, on suspicion of multiple drug related crimes.
A search of Nelson’s residence and vehicle revealed a large amount of suspected methamphetamine and heroin, as well as other drug related paraphernalia.
In total, detectives seized over 600 grams of methamphetamine (1.3 pounds), and approximately 100 grams of heroin (3.5 ounces).
All of this occurred in close proximity to Sutherlin’s West Intermediate School. There are additional crimes in Oregon for delivering or manufacturing controlled substances within 1,000 feet of a school.
Nelson was lodged in the Douglas County Jail and has been charged with the following crimes:
Unlawful Possession of Methmaphetamine
Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine
Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine Within 1,000 Feet of a School
Unlwful Possession of Heroin
Unlawful Delivery of Heroin
Unlawful Delivery of Heroin Within 1,000 Feet of a School
