Three Charged After North Hudson Police, Sheriff's Deputies Execute Drug Raid on Homes

More than 15 officers from the and the executed two search warrants simultaneously in the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 27. Three individuals have been charged with drug-related felonies as a result of the raids.

North Hudson residents Vincent D. Nelson, Benjamin E. Vandesande and Joshua E. Barber have been charged with multiple felonies and misdemeanors.

The raids took place at residences in the 500 block and the 700 block of Sixth Street North at about 6:45 a.m. on Tuesday.

According to a press release issued Thursday afternoon by North Hudson Police Chief Mark D. Richert, North Hudson officers worked with county deputies and members of the county's Emergency Response Unit (ERU). The heavy police presence was needed to execute the warrants at the same time to prevent evidence destruction and keep officers safe.

Richert's release ended with a big thank-you to several county agencies:

"The North Hudson Police Department would like to thank the St. Croix County Sheriff's Department, specifically the Investigation Unit and ERU, and the St. Croix County Emergency Communication Center staff for their professionalism and assistance with this incident."

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CHARGES FILED

Vincent D. Nelson
Charge 1: Possession of a Firearm by a Felon
Charge 2: Possession With Intent to Deliver THC (<=200G)
Charge 3: Deliver THC (<=200G)
Charge 4: Deliver THC (<=200G) 

Benjamin E. Vandesande
Charge 1: Deliver THC (<=200G)
Charge 2: Deliver THC (<=200G)
Charge 3: Possession With Intent to Deliver THC (>200-1000G) as a Party to a Crime
Charge 4: Possession of Methamphetamine
Charge 5: Possession of THC (Misdeameanor)
Charge 6: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Misdemeanor) 

Joshua E. Barber
Charge 1: Possession With Intent to Deliver THC (>200-1000G) as a Party to a Crime
Charge 2: Possession of Methamphetamine
Charge 3: Possession of THC (Misdemeanor)
Charge 4: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Misdemeanor)