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Bedford Co. District Attorney Announces 17 Drug Arrests

Over a dozen alleged drug dealers are in jail in Bedford County after a drug raid led by the District Attorney's Office on Tuesday.

The joint effort between the District Attorney's Office, Bedford County Drug Task Force, State Police and local police officers was called "Coal for Christmas."

The raid started at 7 a.m. Upon apprehension, all suspects were arraigned at the office of Magisterial District Judge Kathy Calhoun.

Police issued arrest warrants for:

Bryan Muhlbauer, 37, of Bedford for alleged marijuana distribution.

Diana Naylor, 20, of Everett for alleged marijuana and ecstacy distribution.

Edward Layton, 43, of Bedford for alleged marijuana distribution.

Gary L. Miler, 52, of New Paris for alleged marijuana distribution.

Jennifer Echelberger, 27, of Warfordsburg for allegedly distributing pills.

Jesse Hoove, 22, of Saxton for alleged marijuana distribution.

Kayla Bartholow, 20, of Everett for alleged marijuana and pill distribution.

Lawrence Divelbiss, Jr., 20, of Everett for allegedly distributing pills.

Lola Meyers, 25, of Six Mile Run for allegedly distributing pills.

Paul Stufft, 49, of Manns Choice for allegedly distributing marijuana.

Sara Baumgardner, 18, of Manns Choice for allegedly distributing pills.

Steven Mitchell, 28, of Bedford for alleged marijuana distribution.

Thomas Fix,22, of Bedford for alleged marijuana distribution.

Vicki Kruse, 32, of Everett for allegedly distributing pills.

William Howard, 27, of Bedford for alleged marijuana distribution.

Zane Mellott, 29, of Breezewood for alleged heroin distribution.

Police are still looking for Derrick Bridges, 25, of New Paris for alleged heroin distribution.

If you know of his whereabouts or have drug-related information, call the Bedford County Drug Task Force Hotline: 1-866-DRUG-INFO.

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