Local Man Arrested on Drug Charges

On May 2, 2011 the Sauk County Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at a residence in the Town of Excelsior. As a result of the investigation Terry L. Hooker, age 44, was charged with Manufacture/Delivery of THC and Maintaining a Drug Trafficking Place. The execution of the search warrant discovered that Hooker was growing marijuana in his residence.

If convicted, Hooker could receive an imprisonment of up to 13 ½ years or a fine of up to $35, 000, or both.

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Sheriff Chip Meister