3 arrested on multiple drug charges in Manhattan

9 April 2024

MANHATTAN (KSNT) – Police in Manhattan say three people are under arrest following a search warrant executed Monday.

The Riley County Police Department (RCPD) announced in a press release that three people were arrested on April 8 in the 2400 block of Charolais Lane. They were arrested on probable cause offenses mostly related to illegal drugs. The following lists what the three individuals were arrested for.


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21-year-old

Distribution of controlled substance causing death

Distribute or possess with the intent to distribute drug paraphernalia for illegal use

Possession of marijuana

Two counts of aggravated battery knowingly causing great bodily harm or disfigurement

Distribution of controlled substance causing great bodily harm

Two counts of distribute opiates/opium/narcotics or stimulant of an unknown quantity

Distribution of opiate/narcotic/certain stimulant/heroin with a dosage of 10- <100 within 1000 feet of a school

Distribution of controlled substance causing great bodily harm

Four counts of distribution of opiates/opium/narcotics/stimulant of an unknown quantity

38-year-old

Distribution of opiate/opium/narcotics/stimulant/heroin <3.5 grams within 1000 feet of a school

Possession of opiates/opium/narcotics

Use of a communication facility in the commission of a felony drug violation

Probation violation

Use/possession with the intent to use drug paraphernalia into the human body

Possession of a depressant

Trafficking contraband into a correctional/care facility

36-year-old

Distribution of opiate/opium/narcotics/stimulant/heroin <3.5 grams within 1000 feet of a school

Three counts of possession of opiate/opium/narcotic or certain stimulant

Use/possession with the intent to use drug paraphernalia into the human body, possession of depressant

Distribution or possession with the intent to distribute drug paraphernalia for illegal use

Distribution of certain depressant dose 10-<100 units

Possession of marijuana

Distribution or possession with the intent to distribute marijuana within 1000 feet of a school <25 grams

“These recent arrests underscore our unwavering dedication to combatting the detrimental consequences of illegal narcotics trafficking, including the tragic loss of lives. We remain resolute in our pursuit of justice and accountability, ensuring those responsible are held accountable for the harm inflicted upon our society.”

RCPD press release excerpt

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