MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – Charles Zitzer and Stacie Tadych, who were arrested after investigators seized about one-quarter pound of methamphetamine during a traffic stop, had initial court appearances Monday.
Zitzer, 38, returns to court Nov. 19 for a preliminary hearing. He is being held on a $50,000 cash bond.
Tadych, 37, returns to court Nov. 16 for a balance of initial appearance. She is being held on a $6,000 cash bond.
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.
