Two Arrested For Possession of Heroin and An Illegal Weapon in Loleta


Del Norte County (KIEM)- Two people are behind bars after the Humboldt County Drug Task Force Special Agents find heroin and an illegal weapon.

Shortly before one on Wednesday, agents responded to the Bear River Casino to search the property.

Large amounts of heroin were allegedly being dealt by Casey O’Leary Menanno and Brittany Dianna Thompson from their room at Bear River Casino and Resort.

Agents detained Menanno in a vehicle parked at the casino. The vehicle was said to contain a .40 caliber handgun that was reported stolen, 33 pounds of manicured marijuana bud, small amounts of controlled substances, and 5-thousand dollars. 

Menanno and Thompson were booked for possession of narcotics for sale and weapons violations.

Anyone with information related to the investigation are asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office Tip Line at 707-268-2539.

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