In Cherokee County, multiple arrests occurred in rural Scammon for methamphetamine, cocaine, firearms, paraphernalia, and child endangerment. The first search warrant was at 307 East Roseland Blvd where Barney Castagno, 59, was arrested at the scene and transported to Cherokee County Jail, held on $23,000.00 bond.
Also arrested was 50-year-old Paula Becker, held in lieu of $7,000.00 bond. A second search warrant was for 5895 Northwest 19th St. where they arrested Domenic Castagno, 41, and 22-year-old Hannah Briley, both held on a $27,000 bond. Two juvenile children were taken into police protective custody.
The third search warrant was at 5789 Northwest 19th St. where additional methamphetamine and paraphernalia was found, believed to be connected to the same suspects.
Cherokee County Sheriff David Groves said those arrested and anticipated future arrests have been suspected of being involved in illegal activity for quite some time, and he's proud of law enforcement for the work they did to get them off the streets.
