Early morning search warrant nets arrest

The Vernon County Sheriff's Office, the Nevada Police Department and the Community Narcotics Enforcement Task Force worked together and served a search warrant at 621 South Commercial on Friday, Jan. 7.

Authorities found methamphetamine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia, stolen property and an altered firearm -- a sawed-off shotgun. Larry Fenton, Nevada was charged with possession of a controlled substance. Federal firearms violations are pending in the case.