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CRDTF Arrest Well-Known Drug Dealer

Sergeant Chris Foreman reported the Columbia River Drug Task Force completed an investigation into a well-known Methamphetamine and Fentanyl drug dealer in the Wenatchee Valley. On January 17th, 2025, a search warrant was served in the 300 block of Hurds River Ranch Lane in Malaga, WA.  That search warrant resulted in the arrest of Daniel "Grinch" McClellan, a 38-year-old male.  

McClellan has previous convictions for drug deliveries and unlawful possession of a firearm in the 1st degree.  Fentanyl in the form of pills and powder were recovered at McClellan's residence.  A second search warrant was served at storage units in Douglas County belonging to McClellan.  That warrant resulted in methamphetamine and 2 pistols being located and seized.

McClellan was charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm in Douglas County and Possession of Fentanyl with intent to deliver in Chelan County.  Over $3,000 in cash was seized and believed to be proceeds of fentanyl and methamphetamine sales.  

 

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Last Updated: 02/23/2025 01:22 PM

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