Coldwater Police Department
Two arrested following drug deal 

Coldwater Police Chief Jason Miller announced today the arrest of two individuals in Coldwater. On June 18, 2013 Coldwater Officers received a complaint of possible drug trafficking in the area of Hardin Street.  An undercover officer from the Grand Lake Task Force was sent to the area and observed a drug deal take place.  The vehicle involved was quickly stopped in Celina, where drugs were located. 

That incident led to a search warrant being issued for a residence at 607 North Second Street, Coldwater.  Located during the search warrant was approximately 3 grams of black tar heroin as well as drug paraphernalia and a rifle. 

Arrested were a 17 year old Coldwater male for drug trafficking, as well as 18 year old Shane A. Vest, from 607 North Street, Coldwater, arrested for possession of heroin.

Coldwater Officers were assisted by officers from the Grand Lake Task Force, and the Celina Police Department.  The Grand Lake Task Force is comprised of officers from all Mercer County Law Enforcement agencies.