Four Arrested on Drug Charges in Altoona

Drug Bust In Altoona Results In 4 Arrests

A routine parole check in Altoona led to the arrest of four individuals and the seizure of more than a pound of methamphetamine.  Yesterday, state parole officers visited a residence on East Grant Avenue to conduct a compliance check on Ryan Dodson.  Upon arrival, they discovered three other individuals in the home: Ruth Rummell, Eugene Dodson, and Gary Frederick.  During the initial inspection of Ryan Dodson’s room, officers found scales, cash,…

Four arrested on drug charges in Altoona

ALTOONA, PA — Four people were arrested following a drug bust that yielded more than a pound of methamphetamine. Altoona Police Narcotics Division was contacted by State Parole Officers on March 9, 2026, who advised they were conducting a parole compliance check on parolee Ryan Dodson at a residence on E. Grant Avenue. State Parole