By SALINA POST
The serving of multiple narcotics-related search warrants earlier today resulted in the arrests of three people and the anticipation of additional arrests in the future.
In a news release issued this afternoon, the Salina Police Department reported that after a several-months-long investigation, the I-135/I-70 Drug Task Force served seven narcotics-related search warrants at the following locations in Salina earlier today. These seven locations were all found to be intertwined in this drug investigation, the department said in a news release.
●2130 E. Crawford No. 211
●1800 S. Broadway A
●703 W. Cloud
●703.5 W. Cloud
●765 Commanche
●620 Jameson
●1601 Gypsum
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the Kansas Highway Patrol SWAT teams assisted in serving the search warrants.
The police department noted that the searches resulted in the arrest of the following three people on various requested charges.
Charles Anthony Adams, 41, 2130 E. Crawford Street #211
●Conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine
●Possession of methamphetamine
●Possession of drug proceeds
Reginald Treville Benoit Sr., 36, 620 Jameson Avenue
●Conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine
●Possession of methamphetamine
●Possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute
Angie Marie Allison, 45, 703.5 W. Cloud Street
●Conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine
●Possession of methamphetamine
During the searches, approximately one ounce of methamphetamine, an ounce of cocaine, one semi-automatic handgun, and more than $15,000 in currency were seized, according to information from the police department.
The investigation is ongoing and more arrests are anticipated, the police department noted.
"The Salina Police Department would like to thank the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the Kansas Highway Patrol for their assistance in the service of these search warrants. We would also like to thank the public for information provided that assisted with this investigation," the department noted in a news release.
If you have any information concerning this incident or identification of the individual(s) involved, call Crimestoppers at 825-TIPS, text SATIPS to CRIMES (274637), or visit https://new.tipsubmit.com/en/create-report/anonymous/salina.org to submit a web tip. You may receive a cash reward. Tipsters may also contact the Salina Police Department at (785) 826-7210.