Prison sergeant arrested in drug bust

Thursday, Aug. 27, 1998 | 10:05 a.m.

James Lillo, 48, was taken into custody for allegedly having marijuana and methamphetamine, paraphernalia and a hypodermic needle when a search warrant was served on his home. He was jailed in lieu of $7,500 bail.

According to a spokeswoman for the TriNet Task Force, Lillo's wife, Susan, 42, was the raid's primary reason.

Lt. Wendy Armstrong said Mrs. Lillo was the subject of a three-month undercover investigation.

Mrs. Lillo was arrested on two trafficking counts. She is also being held on counts of possession of a controlled substance, paraphernalia, hypodermics and a misdemeanor warrant. Her bail is $75,000.

Hazel Smith, 30, was arrested on counts charging possession of a controlled substance, paraphernalia and hypodermics. Her bail is $4,790. Russell Bridges, 31, was arrested for allegedly having burglary tools and paraphernalia.

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