LAKEPORT, Calif. – Lakeport Police have arrested a local man on drugs and weapons charges at a property where he had been evicted.

Thomas Cottiero, 30, a construction worker from Lakeport, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine for sale and possession of a loaded firearm in the commission or attempted commission of a felony following an eviction.

He was taken into custody Thursday night after returning to a residence in the 500 block of Martin Street where he had previously been evicted, according to Sgt. Jason Ferguson.

Ferguson said a Lakeport Police officer was dispatched to the residence to contact the owner who reported Cottiero had not removed his belongings and it appeared that he had planned on remaining on the premises.

While inside the residence the officer located approximately an eighth of ounce of suspected methamphetamine, paraphernalia used to ingest methamphetamine and items commonly associated with the sale of methamphetamine on the bed, Ferguson said.

During the investigation Ferguson said Cottiero returned and was subsequently arrested for possession of a controlled substance for sale, possession of paraphernalia and being under the influence of a controlled substance.

Cottiero also was in possession of a concealed and loaded firearm on his person and was additionally charged with possession of a firearm while in the commission or attempted commission of a felony, Ferguson said.

He was booked at the Lake County Correctional Facility where bail was set at $10,000. Jail records indicated Cottiero posted bail and was released.

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