ADAMS COUNTY, Wis. (WSAW) – Six individuals have been arrested following a series of drug-related investigations and search warrants executed in Adams County this month.
On August 9, the Adams County Sheriff’s Office received credible tips about the distribution and use of controlled substances at two locations in the Town of New Chester. Search warrants were obtained for properties on Brentwood Drive and Crestwood Lane.
Investigators seized multiple controlled substances and drug paraphernalia during the searches. As the investigation developed, a third search warrant was executed on August 14 at a property on Fern Avenue in the Town of Springville.
The following individuals were arrested or had charges referred to the Adams County District Attorney’s Office:
Justine Doucette, 51, of Grand Marsh – Possession of Methamphetamine; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Leighton Brazwell, 55, of Grand Marsh – Possession of Methamphetamine; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Ashey Rizer, 38, of Oxford – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Probation Hold
Audrey Hill, 40, of Adams – Probation Hold
Terrance Prutzman, 45, of Grand Marsh – Probation Hold
Dean Best, 50, of Springville – Probation Hold
Doucette and Brazwell appeared in Adams County Circuit Court on August 11 and were both released on $1,500 signature bonds. Dean Best has also been released from custody.
As of Tuesday, Rizer, Hill, and Prutzman remain in custody.
The investigation remains ongoing, and law enforcement continues to pursue leads related to drug activity in the area.
