RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating three suspects on multiple allegations after a drug bust.
On Tuesday, police conducted a search warrant for suspected distribution of controlled substances in the 700 block of Mission Avenue in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.
The search warrant resulted in the seizure of over 300 suspected fentanyl pills and marijuana.
Police arrested 20-year-old Trevon Markham and 23-year-old Therriana Pittman both of Manhattan in the 1900 block of Casement in connection to the search warrant.
Police found suspected fentanyl pills and marijuana in Markham's vehicle at the time of their arrests.
Markham is in custody on requested charges that include violation of offender registration, aggravated child endangerment, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of an opiate with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana, possession of an opiate, and possession of a controlled substance. Markham has been listed as a registered drug offender since Feb. 9, for a felony drug distribution conviction this month, according to the KBI Offender Registry.
Pittman is jailed on requested charges of felon in possession of a firearm, aggravated child endangerment, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of an opiate with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana, and possession of an opiate.
Officers also arrested 18-year-old Juliana Morgan, 18, of Junction City on a requested charges of interference with law enforcement as officers conducted the search warrant at a residence.Morgan was issued a total bond of $2,000 and is no longer confined at the time of this report.