NEWS RELEASE

For further information please contact: Sergeant Brent J. Bernhardt
(660) 385-2132
B08079
July 22, 2008

EMPHASIS: Newtown, Missouri, Residents Arrested On Drug Charges


On Friday, July 18, 2008, members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Sullivan County Sheriff’s Department, and the North Missouri Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at a residence located at 11089 Highway K, Newtown, Missouri, following an investigation of drug violations. During the search, officers located 90 grams of methamphetamine, and an indoor/outdoor marijuana growing operation with 53 marijuana plants.
As a result of the investigation and illegal items located, Annette M. Niesen, 51, and Robert D. Margulieux, 51, were arrested on the following charges: felony trafficking a controlled substance (methamphetamine); felony-producing a controlled substance (marijuana); felony-keeping or maintaining a public nuisance; felony possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine); felony unlawful use of drug paraphernalia; misdemeanor possession of marijuana; and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. Each of these subjects are being held at the Daviess/Dekalb Regional Jail on $250,000 cash bond.
The charges for which the individuals were arrested 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.


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