Three arrested in Klawock drug bust

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Klawock, Alaska (KINY) - Alaska State Troopers said they seized over eight grams of heroin, methamphetamine, various pills and over $2,000 during a drug bust at a Klawock motel Tuesday.

Jessica Montgomery, 31, of Hydaburg, was charged with failure to appear in court.

David Natkong-Carle, 32, of Hydaburg, was charged with violation of probation.

Tyler Jones, 26, of Ketchikan, was charged with misconduct involving controlled substances in the second degree, and misconduct involving controlled substances in the fourth degree.

Troopers said they also found a digital scale, other items of drug paraphernalia, and a pair of brass knuckles inside the motel room.

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