Two people are in custody on drug charges following an early morning raid at a Sesser residence Wednesday.
Deputies from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department, along with Sesser police, arrested Christal L. Tucker, 28, of Sesser and Brandon M. Rasch, 24, of Centralia. Tucker and Rasch were both charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine (100-400 grams), which is a Class X felony. Tucker was also charged with possession of an unsterilized dog by a convicted felon.
Franklin County Sheriff Don Jones said the investigation began after several complaints from neighbors concerning two large pit bulls at the residence. Jones said a bus stop in the residential area added more concern to the complaints.
“This investigation is ongoing,” Jones said. “We anticipate there there could be more arrests as we continue to investigate.”
If convicted the Class X felony charge carries a mandatory prison sentence of 6-30 years in prison.
Tucker and Rasch are being held in the Franklin County Jail pending review by the state’s attorney.
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