Friday, June 1, 2018

Two Face Drug Charges After Officials Execute Search Warrant in Minersville

Two men are facing drug charges after a search warrant was executed Wednesday.


On Wednesday, May 30, 2018, the Minersville Police and Schuylkill County Drug Task Force, executed a search warrant on the 200 Block of South Street in the Borough of Minersville.

The suspects were associated with the residence and found to be in possession of a large quantity of controlled substances.

Anthony Nelson (pictured in the gray t-shirt) was charged with possession with intent to distribute, criminal conspiracy to distribute narcotics, and possession of a stolen firearm. Brian O'Doherty (pictured in the black jacket) was charged with Possession with intent to distribute and conspiracy to distribute narcotics.

Both suspects were arraigned by the Honorable Judge Hale and each given $50,000 straight cash bail and transported to Schuylkill County Prison following arraignment.