Drug Investigation Leads to Arrest in Backus

Several items of drug activity, paraphernalia, and drug sales were located and seized inside a residence during a search warrant in Backus on Saturday.

According to Cass County Sheriff Tom Burch, on November 20 investigators executed a search warrant at a residence in Backus. According to the release, several items, including approximately 26.5 grams of suspected methamphetamine, were seized.

61-year old Scott Orth of Backus was arrested at the residence. According to the release, formal charges relating to first-degree controlled substance sales and possession are pending.