Undercover drug probe nets four in Petersburg

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Petersburg
Type: Drug offenses
On 8/26/10 at approximately 1723 hours, the Alaska State Troopers Southeast Alaska Cities Against Drugs (SEACAD) Task Force, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, U.S. Forest Service, Petersburg Police Department, Ketchikan Police Department and SEACAD canine Justice executed three search warrants in Petersburg and arrested three subjects. These arrests are the result of a three-month undercover investigation in Petersburg by SEACAD into the sale and distribution of cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana and prescription drugs. Those arrested were Renee Lester, 27, of Petersburg; Tabetha Taylor, 19, of Petersburg; and Ryan Snidarich, 19, of Petersburg. A fourth suspect, Eric Walker, 36, of Anchorage, was arrested on 8/25/10 as he attempted to depart town at the Petersburg airport. During Walker's arrest, a small amount of cocaine was found in his possession which resulted in an additional charge. Additional subjects have been identified and the investigation is ongoing.