PRISON SERGEANT ARRESTED IN DRUG BUST

CARSON CITY (AP) - A sergeant at Northern Nevada Correctional Center was
among four people arrested during a drug raid on a Sherman Drive home late
Wednesday.

James Lillo, 48, was taken into custody for allegedly having marijuana and
methamphetamine, paraphernalia and a hypodermic needle when a search warrant
was served on his home. He was jailed in lieu of $7,500 bail.

According to a spokeswoman for the TriNet Task Force, Lillo's wife, Susan,
42, was the raid's primary reason.

Lt. Wendy Armstrong said Mrs. Lillo was the subject of a three-month
undercover investigation.

Mrs. Lillo was arrested on two trafficking counts. She is also being held on
counts of possession of a controlled substance, paraphernalia, hypodermics
and a misdemeanor warrant. Her bail is $75,000.

Hazel Smith, 30, was arrested on counts charging possession of a controlled
substance, paraphernalia and hypodermics. Her bail is $4,790. Russell
Bridges, 31, was arrested for allegedly having burglary tools and
paraphernalia.

Checked-by: Don Beck