Pacific County Drug Task Force

05/27/2025

On May 26th, 2025, Officers from Raymond Police Department and South Bend Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driving southbound on US 101 near Bay Center D**e Rd. The passenger of the vehicle was the subject of a several months-long investigation by the Pacific County Drug Task Force into the sales of controlled substances within Pacific County.

The vehicle was searched pursuant to a search warrant, and found within the vehicle was a total of greater than one half-pound of suspected fentanyl powder, as well as a small amount of suspected methamphetamine. Cash was found both within the vehicle, and on the passenger's person. Pictured is the suspected fentanyl located within the vehicle.

There is currently no statute in the RCW that establishes a per se limit as to what is a “Dealer amount” of a controlled substance. However, based on the training and experience of the members of the PCDTF, and the previous investigations that they have conducted, they were able to determine that this amount of fentanyl was substantially greater than an amount that drug users/dealers local to Pacific County would believe to be “Dealer amount.” While this amount could be purchased for approximately $5,000, it could then be sold for approximately $25,000 one gram at a time. Further, from previous investigations involving fatal fentanyl overdoses, the PCDTF believes that this amount of fentanyl could amount to approximately 1,000 fatal doses.

The subject was booked into the Pacific County Jail for possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver.

This investigation is still ongoing, and all suspects are innocent until proven guilty. The Pacific County Drug Task Force is made up of Law Enforcement Officers from Pacific County Sheriff’s Office, Raymond Police Department, Long Beach Police Department, and South Bend Police Department. The PCDTF can be contacted at [email protected], 360-642-9300 ext. 2847, and through privately messaging this Facebook account (sources may remain confidential).

05/09/2025

During the early morning hours of May 9th, 2025, the Pacific County Drug Task Force located an individual driving westbound on SR 6 in Menlo, WA, who was the subject of an investigation into the sales of controlled substances within Pacific County. Officers from South Bend Police Department and Raymond Police Department conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle on SR 6 near Viking Way, and detained the driver and passenger.

The driver’s vehicle was searched pursuant to a search warrant, and found within the vehicle were two pistols, approximately three-quarters of a pound of suspected methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia indicative of drug sales.

The driver of the vehicle was booked into the Pacific County Jail for possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver while armed with a deadly weapon and two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm in the first degree, and the passenger of the vehicle was booked into the Pacific County Jail for possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver while armed with a deadly weapon.

This investigation is still ongoing, and all suspects are innocent until proven guilty. The Pacific County Drug Task Force is made up of Law Enforcement Officers from Pacific County Sheriff’s Office, Raymond Police Department, Long Beach Police Department, and South Bend Police Department. The PCDTF can be contacted at [email protected], 360-642-9300 ext. 2847, and through privately messaging this Facebook account (sources may remain confidential).

02/24/2025

On February 23rd, 2025, the Pacific County Drug Task Force located an individual driving westbound on US 101 in Chinook, WA, who was the subject of a several months-long investigation into the sales of controlled substances within Pacific County. The PCDTF conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle on Washington St W in Chinook, and detained the driver.

The driver’s vehicle was searched pursuant to a search warrant, and found within the vehicle was a total of approximately three-quarters of an ounce of suspected fentanyl powder, as well as a small amount of suspected methamphetamine. Pictured above is some of the suspected fentanyl located within the vehicle.

There is currently no statute in the RCW that establishes a per se limit as to what is a “Dealer amount” of a controlled substance. However, based on the training and experience of the members of the PCDTF, and the previous investigations that they have conducted, they were able to determine that this amount of fentanyl was substantially greater than an amount that drug users/dealers local to the Long Beach Peninsula would believe to be “Dealer amount.”

A subsequent search warrant for the subject’s residence on the Long Beach Peninsula was obtained, and with the assistance of Long Beach Police Department and Pacific County Sheriff’s Office, drug paraphernalia indicative of drug sales were found within the subject’s bedroom.

The subject was booked into the Pacific County Jail for possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver.

This investigation is still ongoing, and all suspects are innocent until proven guilty. The Pacific County Drug Task Force is made up of Law Enforcement Officers from Pacific County Sheriff’s Office, Raymond Police Department, Long Beach Police Department, and South Bend Police Department. The PCDTF can be contacted at [email protected], 360-642-9300 ext. 2847, and through privately messaging this Facebook account (sources may remain confidential).

01/31/2025

On January 24th, 2025, Officers from South Bend Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Robert Bush Dr, near Summit Ave. During the Officers' investigation, it became apparent that within the vehicle was a suspected controlled substance.

The Pacific County Drug Task Force was contacted, and responded to the scene. A search warrant for the vehicle was applied for, granted, and served. During the subsequent search, a plastic bag containing approximately an ounce and a half of suspected methamphetamine, as well as two additional plastic bags each containing approximately one-eighth of an ounce of suspected methamphetamine, were located. Additional items indicative of drug sales were located within the vehicle.

On January 30th, 2025, the driver of that vehicle, David Pedrazzetti, was located and arrested by the PCDTF on Warrenton Cannery Rd, in Tokeland. Pedrazzetti was then transported to and booked into the Pacific County Jail for possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver.

This investigation and arrest was the result of the proactive traffic enforcement, diligent investigation, and cooperation with the PCDTF by South Bend Police Department.

This investigation is still ongoing, and all suspects are innocent until proven guilty. The Pacific County Drug Task Force is made up of Law Enforcement Officers from the Pacific County Sheriff’s Office, Raymond Police Department, Long Beach Police Department, and South Bend Police Department. The PCDTF can be contacted at [email protected], 360-642-9300 ext. 2847, and through privately messaging this Facebook account (sources may remain confidential).

12/27/2024

As 2024 draws to a close, the Pacific County Drug Task Force would like to take a moment to reflect on the past year. The PCDTF’s primary function is to investigate violations of the uniform controlled substances act within Pacific County, WA, and places a particular emphasis on investigating the distribution of fentanyl within Pacific County. This is due to the higher lethality that has been observed from fentanyl, as well as the increased amount and potency of fentanyl that has been found circulating in Pacific County over the last few years.

The PCDTF has investigated multiple controlled substance homicides this year, which has resulted in the convictions of two individuals, A third individual was convicted in September, 2024, as a result from an investigation that took place in 2023. The delivery of fentanyl was found to be a factor in each of these deaths.

Our investigations that took place in 2024 have led to the seizure of approximately one-quarter pound of fentanyl powder, and nearly 7,000 pills that contained fentanyl.

The PCDTF also focuses on the distribution of methamphetamine within Pacific County. Our investigations that took place in 2024 have led to the seizure of approximately 10.5lbs of methamphetamine.

In total, the investigations conducted by the PCDTF in 2024 led to the arrest of over 20 individuals, along with the seizure of an approximate street value of $145,000 in controlled substances.

The PCDTF has been successful in its mission as a result of the cooperation and assistance of both federal and local agencies in surrounding counties that have similar objectives. The Pacific County Drug Task Force is made up of Law Enforcement Officers from the Pacific County Sheriff’s Office, Raymond Police Department, Long Beach Police Department, and South Bend Police Department. The PCDTF can be contacted at [email protected], 360-642-9300 ext. 2847, and through privately messaging this Facebook account (sources may remain confidential).

09/10/2024

On September 6th, 2024, Patricia Clifford was sentenced to 90 months in prison, after a guilty plea to delivery of a controlled substance. This sentence stems from an investigation of the controlled substance homicide of Ryan Knight conducted by the PCDTF in February, 2024. Multiple patrol officers from the South Bend Police Department, Raymond Police Department, and Washington State Patrol assisted in this investigation.

The Pacific County Drug Task Force is made up of Law Enforcement Officers from the Pacific County Sheriff’s Office, Raymond Police Department, Long Beach Police Department, and South Bend Police Department. The PCDTF can be contacted at [email protected], 360-642-9300 ext. 2847, and through privately messaging this Facebook account (sources may remain confidential).

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07/03/2024

On July 2nd, 2024, the Pacific County Drug Task Force located an individual within the city limits of Long Beach, WA, who was the subject of a several months-long investigation into the sales of controlled substances within Pacific and Clatsop Counties. The PCDTF followed the vehicle through town, and requested that Deputy Alex Bennett of Pacific County Sheriff’s Office stop the vehicle.

Deputy Bennett stopped the vehicle on Sandridge Rd near 32nd Pl. The driver was arrested, and during a search incident to arrest, a large amount of cash and a bag containing suspected co***ne was found on the driver’s person.

The driver’s vehicle was searched pursuant to a search warrant, and found within the vehicle were three bags of suspected methamphetamine, brass knuckles, two knives, a digital scale, and several smaller empty plastic bags.

The driver was booked into the Pacific County Jail for possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver while armed with a deadly weapon.

The PCDTF was also assisted in this investigation by Detectives from Clatsop County Sheriff’s Office and Astoria Police Department.

This investigation is still ongoing, and all suspects are innocent until proven guilty. The Pacific County Drug Task Force is made up of Law Enforcement Officers from Pacific County Sheriff’s Office, Raymond Police Department, Long Beach Police Department, and South Bend Police Department. The PCDTF can be contacted at [email protected], 360-642-9300 ext. 2847, and through privately messaging this Facebook account (sources may remain confidential).

06/06/2024

On the morning of June 6th, 2024, the Pacific County Drug Task Force assisted Clatsop County Sheriff’s Office with a traffic stop on US 26, south of Seaside, OR. The driver of the vehicle was the suspect of an investigation of sales of controlled substances within Clatsop County that had spanned the past several months. While this individual lived and operated largely in Clatsop County, they were believed to have been a source of supply of controlled substances for multiple individuals selling controlled substances on the Long Beach Peninsula.

A search warrant for the vehicle had been obtained, and the pursuant search led to the seizure of approximately a quarter-pound of suspected fentanyl powder, five hundred suspected fentanyl pills, two ounces of suspected methamphetamine, as well as drug paraphernalia that was indicative that the suspect intended to repackage and sell these controlled substances.

The driver was placed under arrest and booked into the Clatsop County Jail for a similar charge to possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver.

The PCDTF appreciates the cooperative efforts by Clatsop County Sheriff’s Office, Seaside Police Department, Cannon Beach Police Department, and Oregon State Patrol in this investigation and arrest, as the criminal activity in this matter affected all of our communities.

This investigation is still ongoing, and all suspects are innocent until proven guilty. The Pacific County Drug Task Force is made up of Law Enforcement Officers from the Pacific County Sheriff’s Office, Raymond Police Department, Long Beach Police Department, and South Bend Police Department. The PCDTF can be contacted at [email protected], 360-642-9300 ext. 2847, and through privately messaging this Facebook account (sources may remain confidential).

05/22/2024

On Tuesday, May 21st, 2024, the Pacific County Drug Task Force conducted a traffic stop on US 101 near the Megler Bridge. The driver was the suspect of an investigation of sales of controlled substances within Pacific County that had spanned the past several months.

The driver of the vehicle initially stopped, but then fled northbound on SR 401. The vehicle was observed travelling at a high rate of speed and weaving in and out of traffic, but due to current legislation, the PCDTF was unable to pursue the vehicle.
The vehicle was later located in Naselle, WA. Deputies from Pacific County Sheriff’s Office, Troopers from Washington State Patrol, and an Officer from South Bend Police Department began searching the area. Eventually, the driver of the vehicle and their passenger were located.

The driver was placed under arrest and booked into the Pacific County Jail for multiple charges, including multiple deliveries of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, failure to obey a police officer, reckless driver, reckless endangerment, criminal trespass in the second degree, and obstructing a public servant.

This investigation is still ongoing, and all suspects are innocent until proven guilty. The Pacific County Drug Task Force is made up of Law Enforcement Officers from the Pacific County Sheriff’s Office, Raymond Police Department, Long Beach Police Department, and South Bend Police Department. The PCDTF can be contacted at [email protected], 360-642-9300 ext. 2847, and through privately messaging this Facebook account (sources may remain confidential).

05/11/2024

On May 10th, 2024, the Pacific County Drug Task Force, with the assistance of Pacific County Sheriff's Office's Deputies Rafael Macintosh and Lucas Marthaller, arrested an individual from Ocean Park, WA, for possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver.

This individual's vehicle was searched pursuant to a search warrant, and within the vehicle, over half a pound of suspected methamphetamine, approximately one hundred pills of suspected fentanyl, and a digital scale were located. These suspected controlled substances were in multiple packages, indicating that these suspected controlled substances were intended to be sold.

This investigation is still ongoing, and all suspects are innocent until proven guilty. The Pacific County Drug Task Force is made up of Law Enforcement Officers from the Pacific County Sheriff’s Office, Raymond Police Department, Long Beach Police Department, and South Bend Police Department. The PCDTF can be contacted at [email protected], 360-642-9300 ext. 2847, and through privately messaging this Facebook account (sources may remain confidential).

04/24/2024

On April 19th, 2024, Jose Meza was sentenced to 77 months in prison, followed by 18 months of community custody, after a guilty plea to manslaughter in the second degree. This sentence stems from an investigation of the controlled substance homicide of Ryan Knight conducted by the PCDTF in February. Multiple patrol officers from the South Bend Police Department, Raymond Police Department, and Washington State Patrol assisted in this investigation.

Meza is the latest of seven individuals that have pled guilty in 2024 to charges from cases investigated by the PCDTF. These investigations are often successful in part through information received by the community.

The Pacific County Drug Task Force is made up of Law Enforcement Officers from the Pacific County Sheriff’s Office, Raymond Police Department, Long Beach Police Department, and South Bend Police Department. The PCDTF can be contacted at [email protected], 360-642-9300 ext. 2847, and through privately messaging this Facebook account (sources may remain confidential).

04/19/2024

The Pacific County Drug Task Force is made up of Law Enforcement Officers from the Pacific County Sheriff’s Office, Raymond Police Department, Long Beach Police Department, and South Bend Police Department. The PCDTF can be contacted at [email protected], 360-642-9300 ext. 2847, and through privately messaging this Facebook account (sources may remain confidential).

Hello Pacific County!

Earlier this morning, the Sheriff's Office was contacted by the U.S. Marshall's Service to let us know that they were en route to attempt to locate an individual who was wanted on several counts of assault in the first degree and unlawful possession of a firearm.

The suspect was reportedly staying at the Adrift Hotel in Long Beach.

The Pacific County Drug Task Force was requested by the Marshall's to assist prior to taking him into custody and aided during the arrest.

We are grateful for the professionalism of all involved in the successful arrest of a dangerous criminal.

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