Spring Hill Trio Arrested on Variety of Drug Charges

Spring Hill — On 09-04-15, detectives from the Vice and Narcotics Unit responded to a home at 1240 London Ave., Spring Hill in reference to executing arrest warrants on Valerie Gallo, W/F DOB 1/20/1971, for the Sale and Possession of both Methamphetamine and Crack Cocaine.

Upon arrival, detectives made contact with Gallo and Henry Porch, W/M DOB 7/28/1952, who provided detectives with consent to search the residence. The search uncovered numerous items of drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor amount of marijuana, and unidentified pills.

Gallo was charged with an additional count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; and Porch was charged with Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Prior to detectives leaving the residence, Eric Luhtanen, W/M DOB 10/21/1966, arrived and was found to have a warrant for his arrest for Driving with a Suspended License. He was also charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Contact was made with residents of the neighborhood who expressed their gratitude for the Sheriff’s Office removing drug dealers from their otherwise quiet street.