Search Warrant Leads to Arrest of Price Duo

Press Release

On Thursday morning just after 7 a.m., the Carbon Metro Drug Task Force served a search warrant at the Scott Joseph Strong residence. The task force was assisted by officers from Price City and Helper City.

Strong, DOB 10-27-86 of Price, was arrested and booked into the Carbon County jail for possession with intent to distribute heroin, a 2^nd degree felony charge. About seven grams of heroin and just under $1,500 cash was allegedly seized from Strong. Brandon Wilson, DOB 1-3-92 of Price, was also booked on misdemeanor charges of possession of heroin and possession of paraphernalia.

Strong has four previous arrests with one conviction and a current plea in abeyance agreement in effect with the 7^th District Court regarding possession of drug paraphernalia.

Wilson has one previous theft arrest with no listed disposition.

The Carbon County Attorney’s Office will review reports and determine appropriate formal charges.