HPD: Three Arrested in Large Heroin Bust
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-Information and photos courtesy Henderson Police Department
On Wednesday, August 19, 2020, officers of the Henderson Police Department recovered 2,725 dosage units of heroin during a traffic stop and subsequent search warrant on a residence located at 200 A Wester Ave.
During the service of the warrant, drug manufacturing equipment, U.S. currency, marijuana, a semi-auto shotgun, and a stolen semi-auto pistol were located.
Amadeus Da Monte Yarborough, Katashia Tawanda Fisher, and Antonio Cooper were arrested in regards to this investigation.
All three subjects were charged with:
- Trafficking Heroin of 28 or more grams
- Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling Place for a Controlled Substance
- PWIMSD Heroin, Manufacture Schedule I, Possession of Marijuana
- Conspiracy to Traffic Heroin, Manufacture/Sell/Distribute
- Possess a Controlled Substance within 1,000 feet of a School
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Antonio Cooper and Katashia Fisher had an additional charge of Possession of a Stolen Firearm.
Amadeus Yarborough received a $150,000 secured bond. Antonio Cooper received a $125,000 secured bond.
Katashia Fisher received a $175,000 secured bond.
