SECOND TIME IN TWO MONTHS, TWO ARRESTED AT LINCOLN CITY RESIDENCE BY LINCOLN INTERAGENCY NARCOTICS TEAM

For the second time in the last two months, an investigation by the Lincoln County Narcotics Team (LINT), with the assistance of the Oregon State Police (OSP) and OSP SWAT team, led to the same Lincoln City residence and the execution of a search warrant last Friday. Two people were arrested following the several months-long investigation that included purchases of methamphetamine from the residence near the local high school.On November 18, 2011 at approximately 5:00 a.m., OSP SWAT team executed a search warrant at 3560 SE Fleet Avenue in Lincoln City. After safely securing the residence where two occupants were contacted, LINT detectives searched and seized a quantity of methamphetamine and other related evidence. Two stolen late model Honda motorcycles were also found and will be eventually returned to their owners.

The two individuals at the residence were taken into custody and lodged at the Lincoln County Jail on the following charges:

SAMUEL TRAVIS BLAIR CLARK, age 40
* Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance - Methamphetamine (3 counts)
* Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance Within 1,000 Feet of a School (3 counts)
* Theft by Receiving in the First Degree (2 counts)
* Possession of a Stolen Vehicle (2 counts)
* Maintaining a Residence Where Drugs Are Sold
* Warrant - Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance (Lincoln County)
* Warrant - Parole Violation (State Parole Board)

SHELBI RONELE SMITH, age 20
* Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance - Methamphetamine (3 counts)
* Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance Within 1,000 Feet of a School (3 counts)

* Maintaining a Residence Where Drugs Are Sold
* Warrant - Probation Violation (Polk County)

The LINT team is comprised of members of the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Lincoln City Police Department, Oregon State Police, and Lincoln County District Attorney's Office.