Four arrested following no-knock search of house
07/06/2022
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Mariann Flores
Yvonne Williams
Joseph Roberts

(KLZA)-- Richardson County Sheriff's Department personnel conducted a no-knock, night-time search warrant at a house north of Stella Tuesday resulting in the arrests of four people.

A report from the Sheriff's Office notes the department has been conducting an investigation into the possession and distribution of methamphetamine in the Stella and Shubert areas.

A search of the property at 64383, 719 Road near Stella resulted in the discovery of numerous pieces of drug paraphernalia, methamphetamine, deadly weapons and items consistent with the distribution of methamphetamine.

Arrested were 73-year-old Noel Johnson for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine; possession of meth with intent to distribute; possession of a firearm by a felon; possession of a firearm during a felony; two counts of possession of a deadly weapon by a felon; two counts of possession of a deadly weapon during a felony and maintaining a drug house.

Also arrested was 47-year-old Mariann Flores of Stella on charges including conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine; possession of meth with intent to distribute; possession of a firearm during a felony; and two counts of possession of a deadly weapon during a felony.

46-year-old Yvonne Williams of Stella was arrested on charges of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and possession of meth with intent to distribute.

54-year-old Joseph Roberts of Stella is facing charges of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine; possession of meth with intent to distribute and habitual criminal.