(KLZA)--Richardson County deputies conducted a methamphetamine distribution investigation over the last several months. Numerous arrests have been made and a June 2021 search warrant and investigation resulted in the seizure of around 62 grams of methamphetamine, cash, marijuana and various pieces of drug paraphernalia.
Subsequent investigation led to the conclusion that at least 434 grams or nearly one pound of methamphetamine was distributed in and around Falls City between January 2021 and June 2021.
Daniel Lock and Taylor Zimmerling were arrested by the Richardson County Sheriff's Office in June of this year for possession of nearly 55 grams of methamphetamine after a search of their Falls City apartment.
After further investigation, the Sheriff's Office requested arrest warrants for Lock and Zimmerling for Distribution of 140 grams or more of Methamphetamine, a Class 1B felony which carries a minimum sentence of 20 years in prison and maximum of life in prison.
Lock and Zimmerling are each charged with Distribution of 140 grams or more of Methamphetamine within 1,000 ft of a school and no Drug Tax Stamp.
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