Four arrested after five-month long drug investigation in Douglas County

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - A five-month-long investigation into the alleged methamphetamine distribution activities of a Gardnerville resident led to an early morning execution of a search warrant at the Helman Drive home of Melissa White on Friday, May 29. Arrested were White and three others, John Neese, Mark Gregg, and Lori Wright.

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) says approximately 60 grams of methamphetamine was purchased from White during undercover operations and another 55.3 grams was found in the home Friday. Also located were several tabs of suspected LSD.

The 42-year-old White was arrested and charged with six counts of trafficking a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Her bail was set at $130,311.

Another occupant of the home, John Neese, 55, was arrested and charged with trafficking a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. His bail was set at $105,311.

Mark Gregg, a 58-year-old male, is charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. His bail was set at $5,308.

Lori Wright, aka Lori Lamontagne, a 59-year-old female, is charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Her bail was also set at $5,308.

DCSO said White, Neese, and Gregg all have a record of prior felony convictions.

The investigation was a collaborative effort with the DCSO Street Enforcement Team, the Tri-Net Task Force, and the FBI Safe Streets Task Force.