April 7, 2015 (Related article) - The Center Police Department performed a street raid on Mildred Street on the evening of March 27, 2015 and Shelby County Today was on scene as officers and K-9 Taz searched the area for illegal narcotics. Information has now been shared by the police department indicating one man was arrested.
The following is information provided by Center Police Detective Chris Knowlton: Based on an ongoing narcotics investigation, in addition to numerous citizens’ complaints about possible drug trafficking at the location, Officers made contact with a large group of people who were found to be loitering and illegally parked on Mildred Street.
Upon further investigation LaJuan Cole, 48, of Center was arrested on scene as he was found to be in possession of “crack” cocaine. Said suspected “crack” cocaine totaled 0.9 grams in weight.
Additionally, upon K-9 Taz alerting on the vehicle, approximately 4.3 ounces of suspected marijuana was found secured in the trunk of Mr. Cole’s vehicle. Also found in the trunk was a set of digital scales.
Also found on scene was a Scope bottle containing suspected phencyclidine (PCP). Said bottle totaled approximately 22.3 grams in weight. At this time the identity of the owner of the aforementioned recovered PCP will not be released as the Center Police Department is waiting for the DNA test results on said bottle to further confirm ownership of the bottle. Additionally, the Center Police Department is waiting on lab results on said suspected PCP to confirm that it is in fact said controlled substance.
