MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — A man and a woman were arrested after Manitowoc County investigators seized about one-quarter pound of methamphetamine during a traffic stop.
Charles Zitzer, 37, and Stacey Tadych are currently held at the Manitowoc County Jail on felony drug related charges.
The arrests stemmed from an investigation conducted by the Metro Drug Unit. Authorities received information that Zitzer was involved in the distribution of drugs in Manitowoc County. Zitzer was on federal parole following his release from federal custody in connection with a prior drug-related investigation conducted by the Metro Drug Unit.
On Thursday, authorities conducted surveillance of Zitzer and Tadych as they traveled to Milwaukee. Upon their return, a traffic stop of the vehicle was conducted by the Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Office. During the stop, Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Knox alerted on the vehicle. Deputies then located and seized approximately one-quarter pound of methamphetamine and drug distribution related paraphernalia.
