On Monday, East Ridge police arrested two people in connection with a drug bust on Burr Street.

According to a press release, department officials received information on possible narcotics activity at 6511 Burr Street. Police went to the apartment and knocked on the door.  Christopher Wilson, 46, answered the door after a few minutes. Wilson gave consent to search the residence after a paper towel with pipe burns was found on the bed.

Police located two bags concealed under the bed and mattress. The bags contained six packages totaling 197.4 grams (6.96 ounces)  of methamphetamine, digital scales, plastic zip bags, and currency. The currency totaled $14,008. Wilson claimed no knowledge of the money or drugs concealed in the approximately 200 square foot apartment.

Christopher Wilson

The press release state a second person, 43-year-old Patricia Desalvo, was taken into custody at the scene. Desalvo was searched pursuant to her probation agreement and found with 3.2 grams (.11 ounces) of methamphetamine in her purse. She also had several hydrocodone tablets mixed in with her other prescription pills.

After her arrest Desalvo told police that Wilson had observed officers pulling into the drive via his camera system. She stated he grabbed the bags, attempted to hide them in a closet, then placed them under the bed. The amount of methamphetamine, packaging, and packaging materials suggest resale intent, officials said. The currency was bundled with rubber bands and in the same bags as the narcotics.

Wilson, whose listed address is on East Ridge Avenue, was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine for Resale and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. His bond was set at $52,500. Desalvo, of a Fant Street address in Rossville, was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine and jailed on a $5,000 bond.

Both are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on May 30.