On Wednesday July 12, 2023, the Parsons Police Department executed a search warrant in the 2800 block of Morgan Ave.

The search warrant was the conclusion of a multi-month investigation into potential drug activity in the area. Officers were able to serve the warrant without incident and during the service five adults were arrested.

During the search of the house, officers located paraphernalia in association with the packaging and sale of illegal narcotics, along with paraphernalia associated with the use of narcotics. They were also able to locate white substances that were tested as presumptively positive for methamphetamines and marijuana. A handgun was also found at the residence.

The following people were arrested; Krystal Dawn Gatewood,48, Clyde Douglas McGlory, 49, Joseph Patrick Treiber, 43, Stacey Marie Cash, 33, and Daniel Owen Umbarger, 43. The Parsons Police Department is requesting the Labette County Attorney's Office charge Krystal Gatewood with Criminal use of Weapons, Distribution of Certain Stimulants, Distribution of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Stimulants. Clyde McGlory with Distribution of Certain Stimulants, Distribution of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Stimulants and two Parsons Municipal Warrants. Joseph Treiber with Distribution of Certain Stimulants, Distribution of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Stimulants. Stacey Cash with Possession of Paraphernalia and Possession of Stimulants. Daniel Umbarger with Interference with Law enforcement Officers, Possession of Stimulants and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Parsons Police Chief Robert Spinks said, "I am relieved that this search warrant yielded the arrests that it did. I hope that this shows the community that their complaints and tips do not go unheard, but that we take the matters of public safety seriously. My staff and I understand that waiting for results can be frustrating and that it is easy to feel like you have not been heard or that your tips fall off our radar. Nothing could be further from the truth. My staff is dedicated to the removal of drug dealers from our streets and making our city better for everyone. It is at this point that I ask each citizen of Labette County to watch the court system and see what happens. This case is far from completed but is now in the capable hands of our court system."              

This continues to be an on-going investigation and citizens are encouraged to "See It, Hear It, Report It." All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. If anyone has any further information on this incident or any other criminal activity, please contact the Parsons Police Department at 421-7060 or call the Tip Line at 421-7057 or email at tips@parsonspd.com.

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