On Wednesday, October 21st, after a several month-long investigation into drug trafficking activity originating from a residence in Harbor Oregon, Curry County Sheriff’s Detectives obtained a search warrant for the home of 51-year-old Charles Author Killian and 44-year-old Tamara Rachelle Gastonguay.
At approximately 1:00pm, the warrant was served by the Sheriff’s Office Patrol, Detectives and the K9 division as well as a member of the South Coast Interagency Narcotics Team.
Utilizing all three Sheriff’s Office K9’s (Axel, Stryker and Nero) the search team was able to quickly identify areas of the home and property that contained hidden narcotics. The search team was able to locate 2.5 pounds of methamphetamine (over 10,000 user doses) with an approximate street value of $204,000.00. Along with the methamphetamine, the search team seized a large amount of processed marijuana, cash, packaging material, scales, suspected stolen items and a 2006 Harley Davidson Motorcycle suspected to have been used to transport the narcotics.
The Sheriff’s Office was assisted with a paramedic unit on stand by while the search was conducted by Cal-Ore Life flight as well as Curry County Code Enforcement.
Charles Killian and Tamara Gastonguay were not home at the time of the warrant service and are still outstanding. Probable cause exists for their arrest and arrest warrants are forthcoming.
The Curry County Sheriff’s Office is continuing the investigation and members of the public with information on the whereabouts of Charles Killian or Tamara Gastonguay are encouraged to contact the Curry County Sheriff’s Office.
If you would like to submit a tip about narcotics trafficking in Curry County contact the Sheriff’s Office Detective Division at 541-247-3242 extension #4.
