Drug charges for teen in Oakdale

OAKDALE -- A 17-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of possessing a large amount of narcotics intended for sale, authorities said.

Oakdale police Sgt. Brian Shimmel said a search of a home in the 1100 block of West G Street turned up 246 grams of methamphetamine, 9.5 grams of black tar heroin, 22.2 grams of cocaine, more than 2 ounces of pot and prescription drugs.

The suspect is a validated Norteño gang member, Shimmel said.

Assisting in the search and arrest were deputies with the Stanislaus County home detention team.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call officer Warren Bradford at (209) 847-2231.