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Three arrested after police find over three pounds of meth in Bismarck apartment building
Updated Oct 31, 1:37 AM CT. Every fact below links to the source that reported it.
What the primary sources show
- Police executed a federal search warrant on Tuesday, October 27 at 511 North 2nd Street in north Bismarck, searching three units in the building. [KX News] [KFYR-TV]
- Investigators seized over 1,400 grams of methamphetamine along with prescription pills, digital scales, heat-sealing equipment and cash. [KX News] [KFYR-TV]
- Clarence Taylor (39), Sandra Schulte (56), and Otis Lewis (55) face charges of conspiracy to deliver methamphetamine and possession with intent to distribute. [KX News] [KFYR-TV]
- The investigation began in August when a source told detectives they had moved meth for a supplier and picked up drugs from the building, with Schulte taking over operations when others were absent. [KX News]
- Schulte and Lewis were stopped leaving the building before the search, while Taylor was found inside his apartment. [KX News]
- Bags found in the building's trash tested positive for meth and matched those discovered during the search. [KX News]
What they left out / still unanswered
- Which of the three suspects is from Tennessee and what was their specific role in the operation?
- What is the current custody and bail status for each suspect?
- Are additional arrests or investigations ongoing?
Official line vs. how each source framed it
- KX News: KX News provides the most detailed reporting, citing court documents and affidavits with specific investigation timeline and how each suspect was encountered. Read it → · Ads
- r/bismarck: Reddit user shares the KX News link with a commentary title about diversity in Bismarck, contributing no original reporting. Read it →
- KFYR-TV: KFYR-TV reports similar details to KX News, characterizing the operation as a 'major drug bust' and 'coordinated trafficking ring across multiple units.' Read it → · Ads
- Bismarck Tribune: Bismarck Tribune provides a brief overview and identifies one suspect as from Tennessee, suggesting cross-state involvement. Read it → · Paywall
- Bismarck Source: Bismarck Source summarizes the Tribune reporting with emphasis on the cross-state scope and the severity of trafficking charges. Read it →
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