Laclede County man charged following LANEG investigation

An investigation by the Lake Area Narcotics Enforcement Group has led to felony charges against a Laclede County man. On Thursday January 4th officers went to the home of Steven Richard Holden with a search warrant. During the search officers seized digital scales that contained methamphetamine residue, methamphetamine, containers that held pills identified as multiple types of schedule 2 controlled substances, and a gun. Holden is charged with felony possession of a controlled substance and is currently free on bond.