Crime & Safety

Suspected Heroin Dealer Jailed After Drugs Found in Murrieta Home

Heroin, scales and packaging were found in the suspect's vehicle and home, according to a court record.

Two suspected heroin dealers were arrested after investigators searched homes in Murrieta and Temecula and found heroin and associated paraphernalia, according to recently released court records.

Shyne Williams, 42, was arrested on May 25 in the 45000 block of Pechanga Blvd on suspicion of felony drug possession and transportation for sale, according to jail records.

Another suspect, Lauren Dillehay, who lived with Williams, was arrested, cited and released on suspicion of possessing drug paraphernalia, according to court records.

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Investigators searched the suspect’s two homes in May – one, an apartment in the 28000 block of Via Princesa in Murrieta, and the other, a house in the 45000 block of Jaguar Way in Temecula.

Investigators confiscated drugs and other paraphernalia at the residences, including .5 grams of black tar heroin, a bindle with .1 grams of heroin, a pill crusher, white powder and a straw, a glass pipe, a digital scale covered in heroin residue and two plastic smoking straws with heroin residue.

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A record on how investigators learned of the alleged wrongdoing was sealed to protect the investigation, according to the court documents.


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