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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.
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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