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Drugs, Stolen Property Found During Search Of Monument Home

MONUMENT, Colo. (CBS4)- Police in Monument arrested four suspects after an investigation turned up drugs, stolen vehicles and guns.

Officers were called to 339 4th Street in Monument on Aug. 31 for a welfare check. During the course of the investigation over the next 13 days, which included a search of the residence, police found controlled substances, guns and stolen vehicles.

Police were called to the residence by concerned citizens who believed those living in the home were selling drugs.

During the investigation police seized more than six ounces of methamphetamine with an approximate street value of $13,000. Other substances seized included psilocybin (hallucinogenic mushrooms), heroin, cocaine, items believed to be the product of butane hash oil extraction and controlled substances in pill form.

Police also recovered a stolen motorcycle and a stolen vehicle. The vehicle was recovered and returned to the owner.

David Reza, 28, was charged with various narcotics and weapons violations including unlawful distribution, manufacturing, dispensing or sale and possession of weapons by previous offenders.

Megan Graybeal, 18, was arrested on two outstanding warrants, one for drug-related offenses and the other for criminal impersonation.

Christopher Lacotti Austin Walpole
Christopher Lacotti and Austin Walpole (credit: Monument Police)

Christopher Lacotti, 28, was arrested on an outstanding warrant related to identity theft charges.

Austin Walpole, 26, was arrested on unlawful possession of a controlled substance, aggravated motor vehicle theft and possession of a defaced firearm.

The Monument Police Department conducted the investigation with assistance from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and the Fountain Police Department Canine Unit.

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