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Three charged after police seize more than three pounds of meth at Bismarck apartment building
Updated Oct 31, 5:07 AM CT. Every fact below links to the source that reported it.
What the primary sources show
- Bismarck police executed a federal search warrant Tuesday, Oct. 27, at an apartment building at 511 North 2nd Street, searching three units in the building. [KX News] [KFYR-TV]
- Officers seized more than 1,400 grams of methamphetamine, prescription pills, digital scales, heat-sealing equipment, and cash. [KX News] [KFYR-TV]
- Clarence Taylor, age 39, Sandra Schulte, age 56, and Otis Lewis, age 55, face charges of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and conspiracy to deliver meth. [KX News] [KFYR-TV] [Bismarck Source]
- The investigation began in August when police made contact with a confidential source who said they transported meth for a supplier and picked up drugs from the building. [KX News]
- Two of the three charged are residents of Bismarck while one is from Tennessee. [Bismarck Tribune] [Bismarck Source]
What they left out / still unanswered
- Which of the three individuals is from Tennessee?
- What is the specific degree and level of felony charges against each defendant?
- When are the three scheduled for initial court appearances?
Official line vs. how each source framed it
- KX News: KX News reported the law enforcement account citing court documents and affidavits, including details about the confidential source and the progression of the investigation. Read it → · Ads
- KFYR-TV: KFYR-TV characterized it as a major drug bust and described the operation as a coordinated trafficking ring across multiple units. Read it → · Ads
- Bismarck Tribune: Bismarck Tribune introduced the out-of-state element, noting a Tennessee man was among those charged. Read it → · Paywall
- Bismarck Source: Bismarck Source summarized the case and emphasized the possible cross-state scope of the alleged drug activities. Read it →
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