Same Idea, Same Result for Ephrata Drug Suspect

An Ephrata man is in custody again after a Grant County Interagency Narcotics Enforcement Team (INET) drug bust played out almost exactly the same way it did three months ago.

Prior to Wednesday's bust, 49-year-old Eric Carlin Craig of Ephrata was out on a $15,000 bond after a raid at the same residence in the 1600 block of Frey Road Northwest May 25th of this year. The Grant County Sheriff's Office says the bust resulted in Craig's arrest on near identical charges.

Wednesday investigators found roughly 70 grams of meth and heroin as well as distribution equipment like digital scales and packaging materials. Craig was charged with suspected possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of heroin with intent to distribute and unlawful use of a building for drug purchases.

Also arrested at the home was 47-year-old Sean C. Mutzer of Ephrata on two outstanding felony warrants for failing to register as a sex offender.