By Pat Culverhouse

A lengthy investigation initiated by the Minden Police Department’s narcotics unit ended early Thursday with the arrest of a Minden man on numerous drug distribution charges.

Chief of Police Jared McIver said 29-year-old Deotis Germany was taken into custody at his residence in the 400 block of Park Avenue when Minden’s Special Response Team (SRT) enforced warrants around 6:30 a.m.

“Our narcotics investigators had built a solid case against this suspect and we used our SRT, in coordination with other agencies, to conduct the arrest successfully,” McIver said. 

Germany reportedly faces seven drug charges including three counts distribution of CDS Sch. I (synthetic marijuana), two counts distribution of CDS Sch. II (methamphetamine), possession of CDS Sch. I (synthetic marijuana) with intent to distribute and possession of CDS Sch. I (Ecstasy). Total bond for the offenses has been set at $175,000.

Lt. Kenneth James of the narcotics unit said marijuana was found in various rooms inside the residence and a large bag of synthetic marijuana was discovered hidden beneath steps leading into the residence. A baggie containing Ecstasy tablets were found in the bedroom.

“We want people to know we’re going to get those who are dealing drugs in Minden, no matter how long it takes,” James said.

“We had five active distribution warrants on this individual and everything went well,” said narcotics unit member Lt. Shane Griffith. “We had our SRT, plus cooperation from the Sheriff’s Office narcotics unit and DEA. We believe in working together to get positive results.”

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