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K-9 Ari helps on recent drug seizures

By Greg Bebermeyer

06/15/2020

Brown Co K-9, Ari

The Brown County Sheriff's Department's K-9, Ari, assisted area law enforcement in several recent drug seizures.

Brown County Sheriff John Merchant said the Sheriff's Department last Thursday assisted Kickapoo Tribal Police in a vehicle chase that started on K-20.

The suspect vehicle was followed in to the Sac and Fox casino parking lot. Brown County K-9 Ari was deployed around the vehicle and alerted. About 3.2 grams of meth was located.

24-year-old David Bridger, of Weston, Missouri, was arrested on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, reckless driving, and flee and attempt to elude. Also arrested was 31-year-old Alexandra Furry, of Weston, on a charge of interference with law enforcement.

On Friday, Merchant said 54-year-old Darren Blandin, of Horton, was arrested on charges of possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia by the Brown County K-9 Unit.

On Saturday, Merchant said the Brown County K-9 Unit assisted Richardson County Sheriff's office on a search warrant at a Falls City residence. Ari alerted on areas inside the 2 story house and also on a vehicle outside of the residence. Four
individuals were arrested on drug related charges.

Also on Saturday, the Brown County Sheriffs office assisted the Hiawatha Police Department on a search warrant in the city of Hiawatha.

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