Unalaska, AK – Two more charges have been filed in last month's drug bust. These are against 22-year-old Matthew Schneider who was working in Unalaska as a production assistant for the "Deadliest Catch" with Original Productions. Schneider used cocaine in the undercover agent's hotel room multiple times and facilitated the sale of $300 worth of the drug through Cameron Hutchins, who was previously charged with eight felony counts. Schneider also discussed importing large amounts of cocaine to sell locally, and he indicated that his supervisor at Original Productions occasionally brought in large amounts of coke from California for Deadliest Catch parties.

Schneider has left the island and is thought to be in California where he has a home. There is a warrant out for his arrest, though it is feared he may have left the country as part of a film crew working on a documentary in the Himalayas. Charges were filed against Schneider on April 27. Sixteen other people were arrested in conjunction with the months-long drug investigation. Some have posted bail and others are still being held in facilities around the state.

Director of Public Safety Jamie Sunderland said more arrests will stem from this investigation very soon.

A group of community members from various different agencies are working together to develop a plan to fight the drug problem in the community. They plan on targeting local youth, potentially bringing in speakers and educators, and helping develop stronger community and family support networks. If you would like to get involved with these efforts you can contact M. Lynn Crane at USAFV or the mayor at city hall.

Correction: This story originally listed Schneider as a producer. He was just a production assistant.