Two Arrested On Charges Related To Retail Marijuana Sales, In Palisade
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| Dean Richardson, 34 MCSO PHOTO: Nov. 2015 |
Dean Richardson, 34, and Krystal Britton, 34, both of Palisade, we arrested on charges related to unlicensed manufacturing of marijuana concentrate using hazardous substance (related to hash oil production), possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, child abuse related to manufacturing a controlled substance, special circumstance of possessing a firearm and possession of drug paraphernalia. In addition, Dean was charged with possession of weapons by a previous offender because he has a felony conviction from 2003.
Officers located a handgun and a rifle, both fully loaded and operational within reach of the adults and children living in the home.
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| Krystal Britton, 34 MCSO PHOTO: Nov. 2015 |
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