Photo: Suspects John Wilder & Denise Johnson | Redding PD
Originally Published By: Redding PD
Redding Meth Evidence | Redding PD
“On April 4th, 2023, at 3:47 P.M., RPD Bike Team officers were patrolling the area of Hilltop Drive and Dana Drive when they stopped a black Cadillac SUV for several vehicle code violations near the area of the Mt. Shasta Mall. The occupant of the vehicle, John Wilder (52 years of Lakehead), admitted to possessing a handgun and methamphetamine inside of the vehicle. A search of the vehicle was conducted and Bike Team officers located approximately 4 pounds of suspected methamphetamine, a loaded handgun and items that indicated sales/distribution of narcotics.
Based on the large amount of narcotics seized at the traffic stop location, Bike Team officers, NPU officers and Agents from the Shasta Inter-Agency Narcotics Task Force (SINTF) proceeded to Wilder’s residence in Lakehead, CA to conduct a search warrant service. Upon arrival, officers and Agents located Denise Johnson within close proximity to Wilder’s residence. The investigation revealed that Johnson was associated with Wilder’s residence, and she was ultimately determined to be in possession of approximately ½ pound of methamphetamine.
During a search of Wilder’s camper trailer, items typically associated with a methamphetamine conversion lab were located and rendered safe by SINTF Agents on scene. Additionally, officers
Crime scene | Redding PD
and Agents located an additional 6 pounds of methamphetamine and approximately $3,500 in US currency.
John Wilder was booked into the Shasta County Jail for the following:
– 11378(a)HS- Possession of meth for sales
– 11379(a)HS- Transportation of meth
– 29800(a)PC- Possession of firearms (prohibited person)
– 30305(a)PC- Possession of ammunition (prohibited person)
– 12022(a)PC- Armed in the commission of a felony
– 25850(a)PC- Carrying a loaded firearm in public
Denise Johnson was booked into the Shasta County Jail for the following:
– 11378(a)HS- Possession of meth for sales
– 12022.1PC- Committing a felony while on bail”
