Garden Ctiy man arrested on drug charges

Finney County, Kan. (westernkansasnews.com)–A Garden City man was arrested following a search warrant last week.

On Tuesday, September 3, the Finney County Sheriff’s Office and Garden City Police Department Joint Drug Task Force served a search warrant at 2907 W. Jones Ave. Lot #10 in Garden City. This search warrant was in conjunction with an investigation into the activities of the resident, 47-year-old Charles Pepper, of this address.

The search of the residence resulted in the seizure of approximately 43.8 grams of suspected Methamphetamine; 9.1 grams of suspected Marijuana packaged for distribution; a loaded 9mm handgun; numerous items of drug paraphernalia for the purpose of distribution and usage.

Pepper was arrested and lodged in the Finney County Jail on the following charges of Distribute Methamphetamine 3.5 to 100 grams, Distribute Marijuana 3.5 grams to 100 grams, Criminal Possession of a Weapon by Felon, Felony Possession with Intent to Distribute Drug Paraphernalia, and Misdemeanor for Possession with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body.

Pepper’s bond has been set at $250,000 Cash/Corporate Surety.

*The person(s) involved has not yet been convicted of a crime and are presumed innocent. The presumption of innocence shall continue until such time that the person(s) accused may be found guilty by a court of law.*