Douglas County residents arrested after three-month-long narcotics investigation

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Four Minden residents were arrested after a three-month-long narcotics investigation into the trafficking of methamphetamine by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Street Enforcement Team (SET Team).

During the pre-dawn hours on Tuesday, September 10, SET was joined by members of the Sheriff’s Office Special Weapons and Tactics Team as well as the Tri-Net Narcotic Task Force as they served a search warrant at 1596 County Road in Minden, Nev.

Jerold Brewer, 48, was arrested for multiple counts of trafficking a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and one count failure to register as an ex-felon.

John Zalewski, 47, has been in custody since September 3, 2019, however, he was charged for multiple counts of trafficking a controlled substance and multiple counts of sales of a controlled substance.

David Dubois, 43, and Loretta Bennetts, 41, were both arrested for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

"Sheriff Dan Coverley has zero-tolerance for illegal drug use and sales of narcotics in our community," said Sgt Jeff Schemenauer. "The Sheriff’s Office Street Enforcement Team conducts both short and long term investigations into any individual(s) who peddle illegal drugs in Douglas County."