2 Taken Into Custody By Fall River And Somerset Police Avoid Prison Time After Pleading Guilty To Drug Possession With Intent To Distribute

Two people have been sentenced after an investigation into drug dealing in the area.

According to police, FRPD C.A.S.T. investigators investigated a methamphetamine (crystal meth) drug activity that was taking place from a camper on the property of 147 Luther Avenue in Somerset. The investigation focused on Derek Jones, 34, and Monica Thibault, 31. Thibault and Jones were suspected of trafficking methamphetamine and other illegal substances to residents of Fall River, Somerset, and the neighboring areas. After acquiring this information, C.A.S.T. detectives and Somerset Police Department detectives started a combined investigation.

Detectives were equipped with an active search warrant for a camper on Luther Avenue. Monica Thibault and Derek Jones were discovered inside the camper after C.A.S.T. detectives and Somerset Detectives executed the search warrant. Jones was discovered hiding in a storage compartment behind the camper’s bed during the search warrant.

The seizure included 114 grams of amphetamine, digital scales, and packaging materials.

Jones was charged with trafficking 100g+ meth, possession of Class B substances, and outstanding warrants.

Thibault was accused of trafficking 100 g+ of methamphetamine and possessing Class B narcotics.

Jones and Thibault pled not guilty during their arraignment in Fall River District Court and were held without bail pending the outcome of a dangerousness hearing.

Jones pled guilty to possession with the intent to distribute a Class B drug in Superior Court on Thursday and was sentenced to three years probation. He must undergo examination and treatment for substance use disorder as ordered by the probation officer.

Thibault was sentenced to three years probation on Friday after pleading guilty to possession with the intent to distribute a Class B drug. She must undergo examination and treatment for substance use disorder as ordered by the probation officer.

Carrie Gloeckner Rose is the founder and publisher of Meigs Independent Press, a locally owned online news outlet serving Meigs County, Ohio. With years of experience in community journalism, she is dedicated to delivering timely, accurate, and unbiased reporting that keeps local residents informed. Follow her on Linkedin

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