LOWER LAKE, Calif. – The service of a search warrant by the Lake County Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force last Saturday morning has resulted in one arrest and the seizure of methamphetamine, Oxycodone, digital scales and drug paraphernalia.

Detectives arrested 51-year-old Michael Vernon Ferrel of Lower Lake, according to Sgt. Steve Brooks.

Brooks said that on Jan. 25 narcotics detectives secured a search warrant for a residence and travel trailer located in the 9000 block of Highway 29 in Lower Lake.

At 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, detectives served the search warrant for the residence, Brooks said.

When narcotics detectives entered the home, three people were detained without incident, including Ferrel, according to Brooks.

During a search of the travel trailer detectives located three glass “meth” pipes, digital scales and packaging materials, Brooks said.

In the living room of the residence, detectives located methamphetamine and several Oxycodone pills. Brooks said it was determined that none of the people contacted in the residence had a prescription for Oxycodone.

Ferrel was arrested for felony possession of a controlled substance and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, according to Brooks.

He was transported to the Lake County Hill Road Correctional Facility and booked, with bail set at $15,000. Ferrel remained in custody on Tuesday, according to jail booking records.

The other two detainees were released at the scene, Brooks said.

The Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force can be contacted through its anonymous tip line at 707-263-3663.

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