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Detectives arrest couple, seize methamphetamine and handgun
KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The service of a search warrant by the Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force has resulted in the arrest of a Kelseyville couple, and the seizure of methamphetamine and a firearm.
James Russell Samson, 44, and 46-year-old Susan Nalani Samson were arrested Friday morning, according to Lt. Steve Brooks of the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
On Feb. 20 narcotics detectives secured a search warrant for the Samson residence, which is located in the 4000 block of Clark Drive in Kelseyville, Brooks said. At 7:20 a.m. Friday detectives served the warrant at the home.
When detectives entered the residence, they located the Samsons in a bedroom they were sharing with their 2-year-old child. Brooks said both were detained without incident.
During a search of the bedroom where the Samsons were detained, detectives located and seized 10 grams of methamphetamine and a glass meth pipe, which were inside a coin purse, according to Brooks.
The coin purse was on the night stand, next to where Susan Samson was sleeping, Brooks said. Detectives noticed that the Samson’s had placed the crib next to the bed and their child could have easily accessed the methamphetamine.
During a search of one of the spare bedrooms, detectives located approximately 6 ounces of methamphetamine, packaging materials and a digital scale inside a tool box. Brooks said they also located a loaded revolver inside a safe in the master bedroom. All of the items were seized as evidence.
During the service of the search warrant both Susan and James Samson were interviewed. Brooks said both admitted to possessing the methamphetamine for the purpose of sales.
Susan Samson was arrested for child endangerment, possession of a controlled substance for sale and possession of drug paraphernalia. James Samson was arrested for the possession of a controlled substance for sale, according to Brooks.
Brooks said both were transported to the Lake County Hill Road Correctional Facility and booked. The firearm charge will be submitted for complaint, due to not being able to prove who it actually belongs to at this time.
The Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force can be reached through its anonymous tip line at 707-263-3663.