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Red Oak woman arrested after 10-year old allegedly tried to sell pot at school

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September 12th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

A 10-year old male who allegedly tried to sell marijuana to another student at the Washington School in Red Oak, Monday, lead authorities to a residence and the arrest of a woman. Red Oak Police say authorities were called to the school at around 12:45-p.m. for a report of a juvenile in possession of marijuana. The student allegedly tried to sell the drug to another student, who told school administrators. The administrators notified police.

After speaking with the student, officers obtained a search warrant, which was executed at a home in the 100 block of W. Valley Street. As a result, 34-year old Erin Elizabeth Bartles, of Red Oak, was taken into custody at around 3-p.m., for possession of the controlled substance (marijuana).

Authorities say Bartles was cooperative during the investigation. She was brought to the Montgomery County Jail and held on a $1,000 cash bond. Police also arrested the 10-year old male for Possession of a Controlled Substance. He was referred to juvenile authorities. Red Oak Police were assisted in their investigation, by Deputies with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.