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Three arrested in Bismarck apartment methamphetamine trafficking case

Updated Oct 30, 8:07 AM CT. Every fact below links to the source that reported it.

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A federal search warrant was executed on October 27 at an apartment building at 511 North 2nd Street in north Bismarck. [KX News] [KFYR-TV]
Three people were arrested: Clarence Taylor, age 39, Sandra Schulte, age 56, and Otis Lewis, age 55. [KX News] [KFYR-TV]
Investigators found more than three pounds of methamphetamine, with one source specifying over 1,400 grams. [KX News] [KFYR-TV]
Additional items seized included prescription pills, digital scales, heat-sealing equipment, and cash. [KFYR-TV]
Schulte and Lewis were stopped leaving the building before the search began, while Taylor was found inside his apartment. [KX News]
All three face charges of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and conspiracy to deliver methamphetamine. [KX News] [KFYR-TV]

What specific prescription pills were seized and how do they relate to the trafficking operation?
When are the three defendants scheduled to appear in court and what bail amounts were set?
Does law enforcement believe this case is connected to other ongoing investigations in the Bismarck area?

KX News: KX News provides detailed police reporting from the affidavit, including how a confidential source initiated the investigation in August and specific details about each suspect's role. Read it → · Ads
KFYR-TV: KFYR-TV reports the same arrests with specific gram weight of methamphetamine and itemizes additional contraband including prescription pills, digital scales, and heat-sealing equipment. Read it → · Ads
r/bismarck: A Reddit post shared the KX News coverage with a comment about diversity in Bismarck. Read it →

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