South County Task Force busts alleged Toledo drug distributor

A major drug bust took place near Toledo Saturday as the result of an extensive narcotics investigation into South County, according to the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office.

Lake A. Gregson, 23, and David A. Gregson, 48, both of Toledo, were arrested after deputies executed a search warrant on the 100 block of Conifer Ln., north of Toledo.

During the search, investigators discovered one-and-a-half ounces of methamphetamine (with an estimated street value of $1,800), prescription medication, drug paraphernalia, electronic scales, packaging material, blasting caps and a loaded handgun. Also confiscated for evidence was a laptop computer.

Lake Gregson was booked into the Lewis County Jail on three counts of delivery of methamphetamine and one county of possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver. Davis Gregson was booked for possession of methamphetamine and possession of prescription medication without a prescription.