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Two drug arrests in one night for Eder Wharton Police Officer Jeremy Eder is credited with making two felony drug arrests on the same night this past week. Police allege one of those arrested was a suspected drug dealer who had more than 60 grams of crack cocaine stuffed in her sock. "That's not a typical street level drug arrest," said Detective Grady Smith of the Wharton Police Department. Eder had to chase down Connie Street resident Mae S. Harris, 49, on foot Wednesday night, Smith said. The officer, on patrol on West Pecan Street, turned onto the 1300 block of Bailey Street around 6 p.m. and noticed a man and woman down the block. "He saw the male hand something to the female. He saw the exchange of what appeared to be drugs," Smith alleged. Both individuals fled upon seeing the officer come around the corner. A short foot pursuit ensued, with Eder chasing down Harris. Police allege two and a half cookies of crack were found hidden in Harris' sock. She also had several thousand dollars in her possession, police say. The stop occurred within 1,000 feet of Dawson Elementary School, so Harris was charged with possession of a controlled substance in a drug-free zone. The charge was further enhanced to intent to deliver due to the amount of drugs allegedly found in her possession. She was also charged with evading arrest and possession of drug paraphernalia. Around 2:40 a.m. Thursday, Eder, still on patrol, stopped a vehicle in the 1200 block of Harris for a routine traffic stop. Police allege the officer found one gram of cocaine hidden in a tissue box inside the car. Sandra E. Reeves, 46, of Hazelton, Pa., was arrested for possession of a controlled substance in a drug-free zone and possession of drug paraphernalia. The drug-free zone enhancement applied since the stop happened within 1,000 feet of Dawson Elementary School. Smith praised Eder for a job well done. "That's two major felonies in one night. It's obviously excellent police work. He's definitely an asset to our department," Smith said. |
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