Task Force Finds Drugs, Stolen Firearms—and Chicken Fighting Gear
Narcotics, firearms, and chicken fighting paraphernalia were seized by North Central Washington Narcotics Task Force June 16 from a home in Okanogan that housed orchard workers. The seizure was made following a three month investigation, Sgt. Josh Petker said in a press release. The announcement was made following the arrest of Christopher Gutierrez in the…
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