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City of Duluth - Police Department
Mike Ceynowa, Chief of Police
2030 North Arlington Avenue • Duluth, Minnesota 55811 • www.duluthmn.gov
2030 North Arlington Avenue • Duluth, Minnesota 55811 • www.duluthmn.gov
For more information contact:
Public Information Officer, Mattie Hjelseth at (218) 730-5434 or mhjelseth@duluthmn.gov
Public Information Officer, Mattie Hjelseth at (218) 730-5434 or mhjelseth@duluthmn.gov
DATE: 2/8/2022
SUBJECT: Drugs and Weapons Seized in Search Warrant
BY: Mattie Hjelseth, Duluth Police Department Public Information Officer
NATURE OF INCIDENT: Arrest
CASE NO.: 2022-22015885
INCIDENT DATE: 2/4/2022
INCIDENT TIME: 2:53 p.m.
INCIDENT LOCATION: 20 block of North 25th Ave W
SUBJECT: Drugs and Weapons Seized in Search Warrant
BY: Mattie Hjelseth, Duluth Police Department Public Information Officer
NATURE OF INCIDENT: Arrest
CASE NO.: 2022-22015885
INCIDENT DATE: 2/4/2022
INCIDENT TIME: 2:53 p.m.
INCIDENT LOCATION: 20 block of North 25th Ave W
Drugs and Weapons Seized in Search Warrant
At approximately 2:53 p.m., Friday, February 4, the Duluth Police Department, Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crime Task Force, and St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant in the 20 block of North 25th Ave W. During the search warrant, Officers and Investigators arrested 24-year-old Superior resident David Massoglia outside the residence where officers located a handgun on him, which was later determined to be a stolen. Massoglia was transported to the St. Louis County Jail on pending charges of Felony Carrying a Pistol without a Permit, 1st Degree Sale of Meth with a Firearm, 1st Degree Sale of Meth, 4th Degree Sale Scheduled Two, and Receiving Stolen Property.
During the search warrant, Officers and Investigators also located 23-year-old Duluth resident, Joseph Graves hiding in a closet. Graves was arrested on a DOC warrant.
During the execution of the search warrant, police recovered approximately 57.6 grams of methamphetamine, four scheduled two amphetamine pills, other drug paraphernalia, and a rifle.
Great work by all involved in taking drugs and weapons off our streets to continue to provide a safe community for all.
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