Sheriffs Bust Drug Ring Operating out of Budget Inn
The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office Gang Task Force and Narcotics Unit investigators arrested three people and seized drugs during a raid at the Budget Inn in San Luis Obispo.
According to a press release from the SLO Sheriff’s Office, units responded on Tuesday to the Budget Inn in SLO on a tip regarding a narcotics operation.
Investigators say after contacting several people in a hotel room, they found approximately six ounces of heroin, along with a small amount of methamphetamine and related drug paraphernalia.
Three people were arrested.
Lance Anthony Lodolo, 30, of Morro Bay was arrested for possession of heroin for sale and committing a felony while out on felony bail.
Clifton Puett, 36, of Morro Bay and Alichia Renee Starnes, 33, of Los Osos were arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance.
Police say they also seized $1,700, a digital scale, meth pipe and a samurai sword.
The street value of the heroin is estimated at $9,000.
Photos Courtesy of SLO Sheriff’s Office
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