Bates County News

Friday, May 10, 2024

Search Warrant Served in Adrian, Charges Pending

 On 5/9/24 at approximately 8pm the Sheriff’s Emergency Response Team assisted the Adrian Police Department with the execution of a narcotics search warrant at 124 East Second Street Adrian Mo.

The search warrant was the culmination of a multi-months long investigation into drug use, potential drug sales and child endangerment at that residence by the Adrian Police Department.
At this time two people have been detained. Evidence was collected and will be sent to the Crime Laboratory for analysis. Charges have been submitted to the Bates County Prosecutors Office for review.

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