Fentanyl is in news daily but what is happening with other illicit drugs in Oregon? Ned Walls will discuss Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Oregon. Ned is the Deputy Director of the Oregon-Idaho HIDTA (High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area).

The Rotary Club of Wilsonville meets weekly Thursdays at noon to carry out its purpose of providing service and fellowship to members and the Wilsonville community. Guests are welcome. Lunch is available off the menu; please arrive and order by 11:45 a.m. if you are ordering lunch. For more information, email president@wilsonvillerotary.com.

Official bio:

Prior to joining the Oregon-Idaho HIDTA in 2017, Ned retired as a Captain with 27 years of service at the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office in Portland, Oregon. While a member of the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, he had many rewarding positions and assignments but none more so than drug investigations; he spent a total of 19 years as an investigator, supervisor and team commander.

Ned coaches Wilsonville High School varsity football. He has been involved with Wilsonville football since 1998. He was the Wilsonville Youth Sports Football Director for 13 years.

He has a Bachelor of Science degree from Central Washington University, where he played football. Ned is a United States Army veteran.