Bates County News

Monday, May 12, 2025

Narcotics Search And Arrest In Butler

On Friday, May 9th, 2025 just before 8:30pm the Butler Police Department executed a narcotics search warrant at 410 N. Fulton St. which is the residence of George Lewis.

Upon arrival to the residence, there were 3 people present at the residence. All subjects were detained while Officers executed the search warrant. During the search, Officers located various suspected drugs and drug paraphernalia to include individually bagged suspected methamphetamine alongside a scale. These items were located in the bedroom of George Lewis.

After Officers completed their search, two of the subjects that were detained were then released on scene. George Lewis was transported to the Bates County Jail.

At the time that the Butler Police Department executed the search warrant, George Lewis was out on bond on charges of Delivering a Controlled Substance following a search warrant served by the Bates County Sheriff’s Office on April 2nd,2025.

Following the search warrant served by the Butler Police Department, George Lewis received the following charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance.

George Lewis is currently in custody with a bond amount of $250,000 Cash Only.


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