A couple accused of possessing multiple firearms and various drugs in Blythe entered a plea of not guilty to felony charges on Thursday.
Samuel Preston Scott, 63, and Melinda Wanda Scott, 47, residents of Blythe, have been charged with two felony counts of possessing controlled substances with intent to sell, one felony count each of distributing controlled substances within the state, possessing controlled substances while armed, and maintaining a location for unlawful use of controlled substances, as stated in court records. They also face a misdemeanor count of transporting marijuana for sale.
Court records indicate that the suspects are further facing additional allegations related to firearms that could enhance their sentences. However, both Samuel and Melinda Scott pleaded not guilty to all charges and denied the allegations during their court appearance at the Blythe Courthouse.
According to a statement from the Blythe Police Department, detectives obtained a search warrant for a residence on Michelle Street in connection with a narcotics sales investigation that had been ongoing for several weeks. The search was conducted last Thursday.
“Detectives and Officers executed the search warrant at the said residence,” stated Blythe police officials. “During the search, detectives discovered approximately one pound of methamphetamine, 80 fentanyl pills, 3/4 pound of psilocybin mushrooms, a substantial quantity of marijuana, five firearms, and other evidence linked to drug sales.”
Following the search, Samuel and Melinda Scott were arrested and are currently being held on $75,000 bail bonds, as per inmate records. Samuel Scott was booked into the Blythe Jail, while Melinda Scott was booked into the John J. Benoit Detention Center in Indio.
If anyone has additional information regarding this case, they are urged to contact the Blythe Police Department at 760-922-6111 or provide anonymous tips to Crime Stop at 760-921-2273 (CARE).
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