Agencies collaborate in drug bust

On Monday, July 22, the Thermopolis Police Department and Hot Springs County Sheriff’s Office collaborated in a major drug bust that resulted in the seizure of 100.71 grams of meth that had a street value of about $15,000.

Officer Scott Gardner was first to respond to the scene and Deputy Jake Miller was second. Police Chief Julie Mathews said information was received from the Division of Criminal Investigation, the two officers planned to apprehend the subjects and did so swiftly.

Three subjects were arrested, but names are not being released at this time for the safety of those involved. The matter has been turned over to DCI, and it will be up to the county attorney to determine if there will be any local charges.

More details will be in future editions of the Thermopolis Independent Record.