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Drug Seizure In Johnson County

07/19/2017

seized drugs on a table

On June 28, 2017, shortly after 11:30 a.m., the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Enforcement Unit and the Warrensburg Police Department executed a narcotics related search warrant in the 400 block of Russell Ave., Warrensburg. During the execution of the search warrant, detectives located pre-packaged bags containing methamphetamine, marijuana, packaging material, drug paraphernalia, a firearm and $2,187.00 in U.S. currency. Detective also located and seized a locked container, which a search warrant was later applied for and received. Detective arrested Jacob Williams, age 32, of Warrensburg, on a 24 hour investigative hold for delivery of a controlled substance.

 

On June 29, 2017, the Johnson County Prosecutors Office issued a warrant for Williams, charging him with felony of Delivery of a controlled substance, felony of unlawful possession of a firearm and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, with a $20,000 cash or surety bond. On June 29, 2017, a no bond Probation and Parole warrant was issued and served. Williams remains in the custody of the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office and additional charges could be sought by the Prosecutors Office once the investigation is completed. The charges contained in this press release are simply accusation, and not evidence of guilt. 

 

On July 12, 2017, a search warrant was executed on the locked container at which time detectives located additional pre-packaged methamphetamine, pre-packaged containers of pills, psilocybin mushroom and drug paraphernalia. During the search warrant, approximately 6 ounces of methamphetamine was located, with an estimated street value of over $17,000.00.