Oct 24, 2022

Police: Kansas teen allegedly sold marijuana near school

Posted Oct 24, 2022 8:30 PM
Rivera-Ruiz-Photo Shawnee Co.
Rivera-Ruiz-Photo Shawnee Co.

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas teen on drug allegations.

On Friday, members of the Topeka Police Department Narcotics Unit and the Shawnee County Drug Task Force served a search warrant in the 1100 Block SE 33rd Street related to an ongoing investigation, according to Police Lt. Ronnie Connell.

While conducting the search warrant, officers located marijuana.

As a result, Daniel A. Rivera-Ruiz, 18, Topeka was transported to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of Distribution of opiate within 1000 feet of a school, Possession of paraphernalia, Possession of marijuana, Unlawful distribution of a controlled substance using a communication facility and Drug tax stamp.