By SALINA POST
Three people were arrested Friday southwest of Chapman after multiple law enforcement agencies executed search warrants related to stolen property, burglary, and drug and weapons violations.
On Friday morning, the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office, Kansas Highway Patrol, and Salina Police Department executed the search warrants at a residence and property located at 2510 Oat Road, Chapman, Dickinson County Sheriff Jerry Davis reported in a news release this evening. Property related to burglary and theft cases in Dickinson and Saline counties, drugs, and a firearm were recovered.
Scott Lambert Leister, 46, of rural Chapman was taken into custody at the location for an outstanding probation violation warrant issued by the Geary County District Court. Additionally, the Dickinson County Sheriff's Office is requesting the following charges against Liester.
●Felony theft greater than 1,500.00, less than $25,000.00 (3 counts)
●Burglary (2 counts)
●Felony Criminal Damage to Property greater than $1,500.00 (1 count)
●Possession of methamphetamine
●Possession of marijuana
●Possession of drug paraphernalia
●Criminal possession of a firearm
During the execution of the search warrants, the Dickinson County Sheriff's Office obtained information leading to a second location, 862 1000 Avenue, northwest of Hope. Additional search warrants were executed at that location and Jeramiah L. Snyder, 44, and Sarah B. James, 32, of rural Hope were taken into custody.
The Dickinson County Sheriff's Office is requesting the following charges against Snyder.
●Felony theft – greater than $100,000,
●Possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute,
●Felony possession of drug paraphernalia,
●No drug tax stamp,
●Misdemeanor possession of marijuana,
●Misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia,
●Criminal possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
●Criminal use of weapons, and
●Two counts of misdemeanor theft
Additionally, the Dickinson County Sheriff's Office is requesting the following charges against James.
●Felony theft – greater than $100,000,
●Possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute,
●Felony possession of drug paraphernalia,
●No drug tax stamp,
●Misdemeanor possession of marijuana, and
●Misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia
Davis said that so far, his office has cleared two burglary cases, four theft cases, and two drug-related cases. The investigation is ongoing, he said.