Following a months-long narcotics investigation, the Southern Vermont Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at 6 AM Wednesday, July 20 at a residence on Union Street in Springfield. The warrant resulted in the arrest of Shane Tie, 46 of Springfield for narcotics sales and Martine Protas, 43, of Springfield also for drug sales.
Both were charged with one count of the Sale of Methamphetamine, two counts of the Sale of Fentanyl, and one count of possession of Fentanyl.