Franklin County Drug Task Force investigating heroin distribution

The Franklin County Drug Task Force (FCDTF) had been conducting an ongoing investigation into the distribution of heroin in the Waynesboro and Greencastle communities of Franklin County, Pennsylvania. The investigation is centered on the distribution of heroin by Keith Reese of Waynesboro and his associates.

During the investigation it was determined that Reese was staying in room 207 at the Castle Green Motor Inn, 671 East Baltimore Street, Greencastle, Pennsylvania. A search warrant was obtained for the room and executed on May 2, 2016 at approximately 9:30 PM. Reese was located within the room at the time of the execution of the search warrant, along with another individual, Samantha Yeager.

During the search, a quantity of heroin consistent with distribution was located in plain view along with drug paraphernalia used for the distribution of heroin including, packaging materials and a digital scale.

Both Reese and Yeager have been charged with one count of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance. The two were arraigned by Magisterial District Judge Eyer and jailed on $75,000 bail.

 The following agencies participated in this investigation:

1. Greencastle Police Department

2. Pennsylvania State Police Troop H Vice Unit

Anyone with further information regarding this investigation or other drug activity occurring within Franklin County is asked to contact the Franklin County Drug Task Force at 1-800-344-3127. All information provided is confidential and callers may remain anonymous if they wish.

The factual information described above is contained within a public record, specifically the Criminal Complaint/Affidavit of Probable Cause filed in each of these matters.

*NOTE: The defendants are accused of the above offenses,and readers are reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

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