Probation search leads to discovery of large quantity of methamphetamine

On July 30 at approximately 3:15 p.m., officers with the Tehachapi Police Department conducted a probation search at a residence located in the 200 block of East F St.

During the search officers located evidence indicating the residence was being used as a place for distributing narcotics. Officers recovered approximately two pounds of methamphetamine, packaging materials, scales and narcotics paraphernalia.

Candice Wheat, 37, and Cary Wheat, 40, both of Tehachapi, were arrested on various narcotics related charges and transported and booked into the Kern County Jail.