March 28, 2026 9:30 a.m. 

In the late evening hours of Friday, March 27th, the Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team concluded an investigation into the distribution of methamphetamine throughout Douglas County and made three arrests.

DINT Commander Lieutenant Nicholas Hansen said the investigation focused on 57-year-old James Teel of Camas Valley and his alleged involvement in methamphetamine sales across the county. Hansen said during the investigation, detectives learned that Teel conducted numerous transactions in the Tenmile area.

On Friday, Teel was placed under surveillance by DINT detectives as he departed his residence. He was contacted in the 9000 block of Highway 42. Upon contact, Teel initially attempted to flee after detectives identified themselves and ordered him to stop. Detectives quickly blocked the man’s exit, allowing Teel to be taken into custody without further incident

Hansen said Douglas County Sheriff’s Office K9 Trapper, was deployed and alerted to the presence of controlled substances within the vehicle. Detectives subsequently executed a search warrant on Teel’s vehicle, which yielded evidence consistent with methamphetamine distribution. Hansen said a second search warrant was served at Teel’s residence in the 12000 block of Highway 42 in Camas Valley. Investigators reportedly located additional evidence, including significant quantities of methamphetamine and bulk cash.

In total, detectives seized approximately:

*21.8 pounds of methamphetamine

*12 grams of cocaine

*18 grams of fentanyl

*2 oxycodone pills

*Bulk U.S. currency

57-year-old James Teel and 58-year-old Gina Cotton were both charged with unlawful manufacture, delivery and possession of methamphetamine. Cotton was also charged with unlawful possession of cocaine and unlawful possession of a Schedule II controlled substance. 44-year-old Stephanie Wilson was charged with conspiracy to possess and deliver methamphetamine.

Hansen said DINT was assisted in the investigation by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.