Five Drug Arrests in Canton

Five Lewis County residents face drug related charges following use of a search warrant in Canton.

Lewis County Sheriff’s deputies say use of the warrant at 702 Nesmith in Canton last Thursday resulted in the arrest of the occupant—30 year old Kristy Wear. She is charged with possession of methamphetamine. Another resident—59 year old Elmer Ott is charged with stealing Oxycodone and possession of a controlled substance. 37 year old Eric Kirtlink of LaGrange was arrested for possession of Hydrocodone and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Deputies say 29 year old Bradley Farr of Canton was arrested on a misdemeanor charge of possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

The investigation also led to the arrest of 36 year old Erron Ott during a traffic stop. Authorities say he was found in possession of Adderall without a prescription. Wear… Kirtlink and Elmer and Erron Ott are held in the Lewis County Jail.

Missouri Highway Patrol troopers and the NEMO Drug Task Force along with Canton Police were also involved in the investigation.