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Last Wednesday, the Bates County Sheriff’s Office along with members of the Butler Police Department and CNET Drug Task Force swung into action commencing Operation Weed and Seed. The Sheriff’s Office concluded multiple drug investigations that spanned over 4 months long. Operation Weed and Seed roundup was selected to take place on 4/20. April 20 seems to be significant to marijuana users because the numbers 420 is often referred to when talking about marijuana. The Roundup portion of the operation began at approximately 4:20pm. Law Enforcement Officers began to converge on the residence of the suspects wanted for multiple drug charges stemming from the investigations.
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A total of six subjects were taken into custody and several more are being sought by the Bates County Sheriff’s Office.
The following were arrested and charged with Distribution of a Control Substance:
Devona C Cox, 54 of Adrian Mo
Carlie F Priset, 29 of rural Adrian Mo
Sean P O’Riley, 28 of rural Adrian Mo
Tyler J Braden, 21 of rural Adrian Mo
Charles Puhr, 33 of Butler Mo
Their bonds were all set at $25,000.00 cash only.
Brooke R. Peele of rural Adrian Mo was arrested for possession of a controlled substance.
Warrants have been issued for distribution of a controlled substance for the following suspects:
Thomas L Bridges, 23, formerly of Adrian
Blake Leister, 27, formerly of Amsterdam- multiple charges- bond $45,000 cash
Robert E Jacobs, 55 formerly of Butler
Shirley J Saville, 49 formerly of Butler multiple charges bond $35,000
The Bates County Sheriff’s Office will continue to aggressively pursue people who chose to ruin other people’s lives by selling or manufacturing illegal drugs in our communities. If you have a tip about illegal drug activity you can report the activity to our tips hotline at 660-679-4020.
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