Arrest in Garden City Gets Drugs of the Streets

On September 3rd, the Finney County Sheriff’s Office / Garden City Police Department Joint Drug Task Force served a search warrant at 2907 W. Jones Ave. Lot #10 in Garden City, KS. This search warrant was in conjunction with an investigation into the activities of the resident, Charles Pepper (47), 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:
• Distribute Methamphetamine 3.5 to 100 grams
• Distribute Marijuana 3.5 grams to 100 grams
• Criminal Possession of a Weapon by Felon
• Possession with Intent to Distribute Drug Paraphernalia (F)
• Possession with Intent to use Drug Paraphernalia into Human Body (M)
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.*