NET-5 Arrests Two People in Fentanyl Seizure 

April 16, 2026 – Sutter County Sheriff's Office officials report that on April 7, 2026, agents with the Yuba Sutter Narcotic and Gang Enforcement Task Force (NET-5), with assistance from the Sutter County Sheriff's Office, conducted an enforcement operation involving a vehicle and associated individuals in the area of South George Washington Boulevard and Highway 113.

During the search, agents located and seized 222.45 grams of fentanyl, along with 4.79 grams of methamphetamine, narcotics packaging materials, bear mace, and $2,204 in U.S. currency.

John Brick, 58, of Yuba City and Johnathan Peterson, 48, of Yuba City were booked into the Sutter County Jail on multiple charges related to possession, transportation and sales of controlled substances.

This case highlights our continued commitment to public safety and the strong teamwork between agencies working to protect our community.

Source & photos: Sutter County Sheriff's Office