A 21-year-old Centralia woman has been arrested for possession with intent to deliver Fentanyl and resisting arrest following a buy bust by Centralia Police on Tuesday.
Bond was set at $25,000 for Brinesha Hall of North Hickory in Centralia during her first Marion County Court appearance.
Centralia Police Chief Greg Dodson says in a continued effort to combat drug trafficking at the street level, a prearranged drug purchase was put together in what is known as buy-bust. After the transaction was completed, Investigators from Centralia and Marion County as well as Patrol officers initiated an arrest of the drug trafficker in the act. Hall attempted to run on foot but was taken into custody about a half-block away when a witness exited his vehicle and blocked Hall’s path. Dodson is commending the citizen for his assistance but says such actions are not recommended.
Twelve capsules containing the very dangerous substance suspected to be Fentanyl were allegedly recovered at the scene.
Dodson says the blatant open public sales of illicit drugs cannot be tolerated as they diminish the sense of safety and security felt by the citizens of our community. He adds trafficking in Fentanyl is of utmost concern due to the high amounts of related overdoses and overdose deaths.
A public defender was appointed to represent Hall.
