April 4, 2024
NEWS RELEASE
RE: Four arrested during Drug Investigation
Four people were arrested yesterday afternoon (Apr. 4th) as part of an ongoing Drug Investigation at an Idaho Falls residence. Detectives with the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office, Idaho Falls Police and Idaho State Police arrived at a residence in the 400 E. Block of 4th St. just after noon and located six adults who were detained while the investigation took place.
Detectives searched the residence and located multiple items of Drug Paraphernalia and a variety of illegal drugs. Among them were over 2 grams of Methamphetamine, 2 Fentanyl pills, and 5 Oxycodone pills and trace amounts of pills and substances that were unidentifiable at the time. Deputies are continuing to analyze evidence seized at the scene as it relates to the substances and ongoing investigation.
As a result of the search, the following individuals were placed under arrest, transported to the Bonneville County Jail, and booked on the listed charges:
Melissa Ann Benjamin (57 of Idaho Falls): Booked on Felony charges for Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Fentanyl, and Possession of Oxycodone Hydrochloride, and Misdemeanor charges for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of a Controlled Substance (Rx pills).
Leslie Ann Mason (58 of Idaho Falls): Booked on Felony Possession of Fentanyl and Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Nicolas Lee Foltz (42 of Twin Falls): Booked for Misdemeanor charges of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Frequenting a Place Where Drugs are Used.
Cresta Ann Bills (53 of Idaho Falls): Booked on Felony Possession of Fentanyl and Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Two other adults detained at the time were not charged with a crime and released from the scene. Detectives are continuing to investigate, no further information is available.
