Two Cedar Valley Residents Plead Guilty to Drug, Weapons Charges

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Two Cedar Valley Residents Plead Guilty to Drug, Weapons Charges

Two Cedar Valley residents have pleaded guilty to drug and weapons charges after being arrested during a police operation earlier this week.

Mandella Spencer, 39, and Nyana Alfred, 23, were taken into custody Tuesday when the Criminal Investigations Department Task Force conducted a raid in the area.

The operation uncovered quantities of illegal substances and ammunition. Police seized 368.9 grams of cannabis, 0.2 grams of cocaine, and four .25 millimeter rounds of ammunition during the search.

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Both defendants initially faced multiple charges, including unlawful possession of ammunition, drug possession, possession with intent to transfer, and cultivation of cannabis.

During their court appearance, Alfred pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine and ammunition charges. Spencer entered guilty pleas to possession of cannabis and cannabis plants.

The court has remanded both individuals until Friday.

This story was first published by Antigua News on August 14, 2025: antigua.news/2025/08/14/two-cedar-valley-residents-plead-guilty-to-drug-weapons-charges-1. © 2025 Antigua News. Republication without permission is not allowed.

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Comments (5)

  • Informed citizen August 14, 2025, 1:08 PM

    It’s not just about the individuals arrested; it’s about the presence of these illegal items on our streets.
    Reply
    • Terry August 14, 2025, 1:13 PM

      The crooked cops. But they refuse to look into that
      Reply
  • Rhea August 14, 2025, 1:13 PM

    Some way, some how. Get rid of the criminals
    Reply
  • Juju Bee August 14, 2025, 2:09 PM

    Remanded for one day. bet they will be out on the streets before we blink
    Reply
  • Ashma August 14, 2025, 4:42 PM

    Better to plead guilty and not waste the courts time
    Reply

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