Local Resident Arrested for Selling Meth to an Undercover Officer by a School

— Moses Lake WA

Local resident, Christopher Cooper, 38,, who was on federal probation for drug convictions, was arrested Tuesday morning for several additional drug violations. 

Christopher Cooper, was arrested by the Interagency Narcotics Enforcement Team (INET) and Washington State Patrol during a traffic strop in Moses Lake.

INET was aware of Cooper's previous drug activity, including his most recent case where he was convicted on federal drug charges, but was released on federal probation prior to sentencing. 

While out on probation, Cooper, on several occasions, sold meth to undercover detectives, including selling meth to detectives while near a school. Detectives found meth in Cooper's possession during Tuesday's arrest.