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Four Bedford residents arrested in drug bust

BEDFORD, Ind. (IUSTV News) — A drug investigation ended in the arrest of four people in Bedford, according to a release from the Indiana State Police.

The investigation began on March 7, after detectives received a tip of possible drug activity at a home on Washboard Road. ISP set up surveillance of the home and saw 34-year-olds Jeffrey Werner and Ricki Lintz II leave the house.

ISP says they knew Werner was wanted on an active warrant and initiated a traffic stop, where they learned Lintz II was also wanted on an active warrant.

State police arrested both men and continued the drug investigation by executing a search warrant on the home, where detectives reportedly found meth, marijuana, and several guns.

Penni Robertson, 44, and William Brock, 60, were arrested during the search warrant for drug-related charges.

Penni Robertson:

  • Possession of Methamphetamine w/ a Firearm – Level 5 Felony
  • Dealing Marijuana – Level 6 Felony
  • Maintaining a Common Nuisance – Level 6 Felony
  • Possession of Marijuana – B Misdemeanor
  • Possession of Paraphernalia – Class C Misdemeanor

William Brock:

  • Possession of a Firearm by a Serious Violent Felon – Level 4 Felony
  • Possession of Methamphetamine w/ a Firearm – Level 5 Felony

Ricki Lentz II:

  • Possession of Methamphetamine w/ a Prior Conviction for Dealing          Methamphetamine –  Level 5 Felony
  • Possession of Marijuana – Class B Misdemeanor
  • Possession of Paraphernalia – Class C Misdemeanor
  • Warrant out of Orange County

Jeffrey Werner:

  • Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe – Level 6 Felony
  • Possession of a Counterfeit Substance – Class C Misdemeanor
  • Warrant out of Lawrence County