Three Men Arrested During Continuing Downtown Undercover Narcotics Investigation

The MNPD’s continuing undercover narcotics investigation downtown led to Tuesday night’s arrests of three men for selling cocaine.

An undercover detective encountered Vedarryl Byles, 51, in the 200 block of Broadway. Byles sold the detective one gram of cocaine in exchange for $80.

An undercover detective encountered Anthony Waters, 37, on 2nd Avenue South at Korean Veteran’s Boulevard. Waters sold the detective .5 gram of cocaine for $60.

An undercover detective encountered Clinton Harris, 57, on 2nd Avenue South at Korean Veteran’s Boulevard. Harris sold the detective .5 gram of cocaine for $60. Additionally, Harris was wanted as a fugitive from justice on an out of state drug warrant.

None of the substances recovered tested positive for fentanyl.

This investigation is being led by the Specialized Investigations Division with assistance from Central Precinct officers.

For those seeking treatment for drug addiction, the Community Overdose Response Team (CORT) can help. CORT is a free and confidential resource to help find drug and alcohol treatment for individuals who are at risk of an overdose. The service is offered free of charge regardless of health insurance status. The team works with an individual to determine the appropriate level of care (e.g., detox, residential, or outpatient treatment, etc.). To make a referral or learn more about this resource for our community, call CORT at 615-687-1701.