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DDCC2-01

February 1, 2005



EMPHASIS: Arrests for Distribution of a Controlled Substance





Captain Ronald K. Replogle, Director of the Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC), announces as a result of a one-year joint undercover narcotics investigation, the North Missouri Drug Task Force (NOMO), Linn County Sheriff’s Department, Livingston County Sheriff’s Department, Marceline Police Department, Brookfield Police Department, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol have arrested 15 subjects for Distribution of a Controlled Substance, Delivery of a Controlled Substance Near a School, Delivery of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia with the Intent to Deliver.



A total of 26 suspects have been named in this investigation, 15 of whom have been arrested, with more arrests expected in the future. Those who have been arrested thus far as a result of this investigation are:



Michael L. Blackwell, age 34, of Brookfield, Missouri,

Crystal J. Owens, age 23, of Brookfield, Missouri,

Eva R. Fitzpatrick, age 24, of Marceline, Missouri,

Amber M. Dorral, age 25, of Marceline, Missouri,

William S. Shaul, age 22, of Purdin, Missouri,

Bernard J. Hause, age 19, of Brookfield, Missouri,

Donald J. Herington, age 22, of Marceline, Missouri,

Tonya R. Bagley, alias (Tonya R. Herington) age 22, of Marceline, Missouri,

Billie E. Briggs, age 52, of Brookfield, Missouri,

Dewayne M. Taylor, age 35, of Brookfield, Missouri,

Vickie D. Preston, age 49, of Brookfield, Missouri

Johnnie R. Admire, age 58, of Marceline, Missouri

Sharon E. Admire, age 51, of Marceline, Missouri

Dennis J. Allen, age, 26, of Brookfield, Missouri and

Preston W. Gustin, age 29, of Brookfield, Missouri



The above charges are mere accusations and are not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of the charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.