Advisory
Correction: Five Arrested in Drug Investigation
Officers obtained a search warrant as a result of an ongoing drug investigation. When officers entered the apartment, they immediately took four individuals into custody without incident: twenty-four (24) year old Nathan HASHEM, twenty-two (22) year old Christopher BREWER, twenty-two (22) year old Madeleine HICKEY, and a seventeen (17) year old juvenile. Twenty-one (21) year old Anthony MITHCELL arrived at the residence while officers were conducting their search and was also taken into custody.
During the search, officers found the following 909g of Cocaine, 2,759 units of Edible Psilocybin Mushrooms, 6,641 units of THC Edibles, 2,473g of Marijuana BHO Wax, 70g of raw Marijuana, and 77.22 pounds of Psilocybin Mushrooms. The edibles were packaged as popular candies and cereal brands with colorful and brand consistent packaging.
“Make no mistake about it, the packaging of these edibles is a very strong indicator this industry is targeting our children” says Police Chief Tracy Basterrechea. “This is why it is so important for parents to have proactive conversations with their kids early about the importance of staying drug free.”
The residence belonged to a sixth suspect, twenty-two (22) year old Kale KLINE who was arrested by Nampa Police Department earlier in the day as part of the investigation. KLINE was arrested distributing product in Nampa.
KLINE was arrested and booked into the Canyon County Jail on the following charges: one (1) Felony Count Drug Trafficking in Marijuana, one (1) Felony Count Possession of a Controlled Substance, and one (1) Misdemeanor Count Paraphernalia with Intent to Use. KLINE will also face the following charges in Ada County: one (1) Felony Count Controlled Substance- Manufacture or Deliver, or Possess with Intent to Manufacture or Deliver, one (1) Felony Count Drug Trafficking in Cocaine or a Mixture of (400 grams or more), one (1) Felony Count Drug Trafficking in Marijuana (25 Pounds or More), one (1) Misdemeanor Count Drug Paraphernalia- Use or Possess with Intent to Use.
HASHEM, BREWER, MITCHELL, and HICKEY were arrested and booked into the Ada County Jail on the following charges:
HASHEM: one (1) Misdemeanor Count Controlled Substance: Frequenting a Place Where Used, one (1) Misdemeanor Count Possession of a Controlled Substance, one (1) Misdemeanor Count Possession of Marijuana, and one (1) Misdemeanor Count Drug Paraphernalia- Use or Possess with Intent to Use.
BREWER: two (2) Felony Counts Controlled Substance- Manufacture or Deliver, or Possess with Intent to Manufacture or Deliver, one (1) Felony Count Drug Trafficking in Cocaine or a Mixture of (400 grams or more), and one (1) Misdemeanor Count Controlled Substance: Frequenting a Place Where Used.
MITCHELL: one (1) Misdemeanor Count Controlled Substance: Frequenting a Place Where Used, one (1) Misdemeanor Count Possession of Marijuana, and one (1) Misdemeanor Count Drug Paraphernalia- Use or Possess with Intent to Use.
HICKEY: one (1) Misdemeanor Count Controlled Substance: Frequenting a Place Where Used.
The seventeen (17) year old juvenile was charged with one (1) Misdemeanor Count Controlled Substance: Frequenting a Place Where Used and was released to their parents.
The Meridian Police Department would like to thank the Nampa Police Department for their assistance with yesterday’s arrests and investigation.
Correction: Five Arrested in Drug Investigation 
CORRECTION: The arrest occured on July 20, 2023.
MERIDIAN POLICE DEPARTMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 21, 2023
CONTACT: Kelsey Winnett, Public Information Officer
Five Arrested in Drug Investigation
MERIDIAN- On July 20,2023 at approximately 3:30pm, officers with the Meridian Police Department served a search warrant at an apartment near the 3000 block of E Copper Point Dr. which yielded trafficking quantities of drugs including cocaine, marijuana, and edibles.Officers obtained a search warrant as a result of an ongoing drug investigation. When officers entered the apartment, they immediately took four individuals into custody without incident: twenty-four (24) year old Nathan HASHEM, twenty-two (22) year old Christopher BREWER, twenty-two (22) year old Madeleine HICKEY, and a seventeen (17) year old juvenile. Twenty-one (21) year old Anthony MITHCELL arrived at the residence while officers were conducting their search and was also taken into custody.
During the search, officers found the following 909g of Cocaine, 2,759 units of Edible Psilocybin Mushrooms, 6,641 units of THC Edibles, 2,473g of Marijuana BHO Wax, 70g of raw Marijuana, and 77.22 pounds of Psilocybin Mushrooms. The edibles were packaged as popular candies and cereal brands with colorful and brand consistent packaging.
“Make no mistake about it, the packaging of these edibles is a very strong indicator this industry is targeting our children” says Police Chief Tracy Basterrechea. “This is why it is so important for parents to have proactive conversations with their kids early about the importance of staying drug free.”
The residence belonged to a sixth suspect, twenty-two (22) year old Kale KLINE who was arrested by Nampa Police Department earlier in the day as part of the investigation. KLINE was arrested distributing product in Nampa.
KLINE was arrested and booked into the Canyon County Jail on the following charges: one (1) Felony Count Drug Trafficking in Marijuana, one (1) Felony Count Possession of a Controlled Substance, and one (1) Misdemeanor Count Paraphernalia with Intent to Use. KLINE will also face the following charges in Ada County: one (1) Felony Count Controlled Substance- Manufacture or Deliver, or Possess with Intent to Manufacture or Deliver, one (1) Felony Count Drug Trafficking in Cocaine or a Mixture of (400 grams or more), one (1) Felony Count Drug Trafficking in Marijuana (25 Pounds or More), one (1) Misdemeanor Count Drug Paraphernalia- Use or Possess with Intent to Use.
HASHEM, BREWER, MITCHELL, and HICKEY were arrested and booked into the Ada County Jail on the following charges:
HASHEM: one (1) Misdemeanor Count Controlled Substance: Frequenting a Place Where Used, one (1) Misdemeanor Count Possession of a Controlled Substance, one (1) Misdemeanor Count Possession of Marijuana, and one (1) Misdemeanor Count Drug Paraphernalia- Use or Possess with Intent to Use.
BREWER: two (2) Felony Counts Controlled Substance- Manufacture or Deliver, or Possess with Intent to Manufacture or Deliver, one (1) Felony Count Drug Trafficking in Cocaine or a Mixture of (400 grams or more), and one (1) Misdemeanor Count Controlled Substance: Frequenting a Place Where Used.
MITCHELL: one (1) Misdemeanor Count Controlled Substance: Frequenting a Place Where Used, one (1) Misdemeanor Count Possession of Marijuana, and one (1) Misdemeanor Count Drug Paraphernalia- Use or Possess with Intent to Use.
HICKEY: one (1) Misdemeanor Count Controlled Substance: Frequenting a Place Where Used.
The seventeen (17) year old juvenile was charged with one (1) Misdemeanor Count Controlled Substance: Frequenting a Place Where Used and was released to their parents.
The Meridian Police Department would like to thank the Nampa Police Department for their assistance with yesterday’s arrests and investigation.
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