Two in Florence arrested following tip

With information of drug sales occurring at a local Old Town residence, Florence police officers were able to gain enough information to seek a search warrant. On September 29, 2009 at around 7:00 P.M. Florence police officers served a search warrant at the residence located at 261 Oak Street in Old Town Florence.

Officers found various drug paraphernalia, approximately 16 grams of methamphetamine, and other controlled prescription substances. Two arrests were made in conjunction with this search warrant.

Austin James Moore, 32 years, of Florence was arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance schedule II, Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance schedule III, Manufacture/Distribution of a schedule II substance, and felon in possession of a firearm.

Also arrested was Derek John Bouchet, 25 years, of Florence. Bouchet was charged with Unlawful Possession of a Controlled substance class II, Manufacture/Distribution of a class II substance, and parole violation for Burglary I.

Both men were taken into custody without incident and subsequently lodged at the Lane County jail.