Two Narcotics Arrests Made in Van Zandt County

CANTON — Authorities in Van Zandt County have arrested two suspects on narcotics charges. On Wednesday at approximately 3:30 p.m. the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s office along with the Precinct 3 Constable, Wills Point Police Department, Canton Police Department, and Child Protective Services served a narcotic search warrant at 800 Van Zandt County Road 3219 in the Myrtle Springs Community. After a lengthy investigation, the Sheriff’s Office was able to obtain a search warrant that resulted in the seizure of a large amount of methamphetamine, a large amount of marijuana, several thousand dollars, surveillance equipment and drug paraphernalia.

Wendy Mae Jones, 34, and Joseph Zachary Eggeling, 34, of Wills Point, were placed into custody and charged with possession of a controlled substance and delivery of marijuana. They’re currently being held at the Van Zandt County Law Enforcement Center on $35,000 bond each. Three others were released at the location pending further investigation. Four children ranging in age from 1 to 14 were placed in the care of Child Protective Services.