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Drug task force makes 5 arrests after 2-month investigation

Crystal Ellyson
Crystal Ellyson

SALINA – After a two-month investigation, five people were arrested Thursday after search warrants were executed by the Salina Swat Unit and the Interstate 135/Interstate 70 Drug Task Force.

The first warrant was executed just before 5p.m. at 213 S. 2nd, apt #2 in Salina, according to Drug Task Force commander Lt. Bill Cox

A large quantity of methamphetamine, personal use marijuana, and several guns were seized.

Jason Sheets, 35, was arrested on requested charges of distribution of a controlled substance within 1000 feet of a school, felony gun charges, and child endangerment.

Ashley Weis
Ashley Weis

Ashley J. Weis, 30, was arrested on charge of child endangerment.

Just before 5p.m., the second search warrant was executed at 950 S. 3rd.

Personal use marijuana and guns were seized. 22-year-old Crystal D. Ellyson, 22, was arrested for outstanding warrants.

Seth A. George 24, and Kyle A. Palmer, 28, were arrested on drug and gun charges.

Additional arrests in the case are possible, according to Cox.

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