3 arrested on multiple drug charges in Manhattan

Matthew Self
·2 min read

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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