The Riley County Police Department has arrested three in connection to suspected fentanyl distribution that resulted in the seizure of over 300 suspected fentanyl pills and marijuana.
Search warrants were executed Tuesday for suspected distribution of controlled substances in the 700 block of Mission Ave. in Manhattan. Police say 18-year-old Juliana Morgan, of Junction City, was charged with interfering with law enforcement officers as they conducted the search warrant. Morgan was released from jail after posting a $2,000 bond.
Police also arrested 20-year-old Trevon Markham and 23-year-old Therriana Pittman, both of Manhattan. The pair were arrested in the 1900 block of Casement in connection to the search warrant. Suspected fentanyl pills and marijuana were found in their vehicle. Each are jailed on charges of possession and distribution, along with aggravated child endangerment.
Markham was additionally charged with violation of offender registration.
Pittman was additionally charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Both continue to be jailed in lieu of bond.
