On Thursday, October 24, 2024, Nevada Police conducted a drug investigation that resulted in a seizure of cocaine and fentanyl.
Officers
with the Nevada Police Department were working alongside the Bourbon County
Kansas Sheriff’s Office regarding narcotics being trafficked and distributed in
both communities by the alleged suspect.
Nevada
Police secured search warrants in the investigation for the suspect’s vehicle
and two storage units located inside Nevada. On the evening of October 24th
Nevada Police intercepted the suspect vehicle and were able to secure it and
the suspect.
In a
subsequent search utilizing Nevada Police K-9 Edo, officers located over 600
fentanyl pills and approximately two ounces of cocaine.
The subject
was taken into custody and transported to the Vernon County Jail for holding by
Nevada Police.
The subject
has been identified as Avious B. Steadman, age 41 of Nevada, Missouri.
On Friday, October
25, 2024, the following charges were filed against Avious Steadman through the
Vernon County Associate Court:
One (1)
Count of Trafficking Drugs 1st Degree – Class A Felony
One (1)
Count of Delivery of a Controlled Substance – Class C Felony
Steadman is
being held in the Vernon County Jail with no bond.
Butler, MO 64730
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