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Horton man arrested on multiple charges

By Brian Hagen

04/19/2021

Gene Dunlap ( Credit: Brown Co Sheriff's Office )

(KNZA)--A domestic disturbance report early Sunday morning led to the arrest of a Horton man on numerous charges, mostly pertaining to drug related crimes.

A release from Brown County Sheriff John Merchant says 55-year-old Gene Dunlap was taken into custody after deputies responded to 1425 K-20 Highway, in Brown County, following the reported disturbance around 5:00 in the morning.

Dunlap was initially taken into custody for domestic battery, but the release says a responding Deputy, at the residence, “had probable cause to believe other issues needed to be addressed.”

Following assistance from Brown County Attorney Kevin Hill for preparation of a search warrant, a search of the residence led to the discovery of what’s alleged to be methamphetamine, marijuana, prescription medication, paraphernalia, and cash.

Merchant, in the release, says Dunlap, due to the search, faces charges including distribution of methamphetamine, distribution of marijuana, possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of controlled substance without a tax stamp, buying sexual relations, possession of prescription only drug, and criminal use of weapons.

Following his arrest, Dunlap was booked into the Brown County Jail.

Formal charges are expected to be filed Tuesday.

The Horton Police Department assisted with the investigation.

( items seized after search warrant served at 1425 K-20 Highway/Credit: Brown Co Sheriff's Office)