Press release from the City of Rio Dell:

On the evening of November 21, 2016 Officers from the Rio Dell Police Department conducted a probation search in the 300 block of Wildwood Avenue. Officers recovered marijuana, and multiple items used for manufacturing hash oil including; butane, glassware, and concentrated cannabis.

Raymond Phillips (31 of Rio Dell), and Holly Upshaw (33 of Rio Dell) were arrested for operating a drug house, and manufacturing hash oil. Officers conducted the probation search based on complaints from local residents regarding excessive traffic in and out of the residence, and observations by officers of known drug users frequenting the location. This is all the information being released at this time regarding this investigation.

“If you suspect that there is hash lab or other drug activity going on in a neighboring residence, please contact the Police Department.” Police Chief Graham Hill urged residents.