SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A Rapid City man has been charged with multiple drug felonies following an investigation conducted by federal, state and local law enforcement.
In a news release from the South Dakota Attorney General’s office, Nicholas Schell, 28, faces three possession charges of hashish, edibles and psychedelic mushrooms, along with one count of possession with intent to distribute one pound or more of marijuana.
A South Dakota Highway Patrol Trooper and a Pennington County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted multiple traffic stops in connection to this investigation. During one traffic stop of Schell’s vehicle, a Rapid City Police Department K9 dog was deployed. Two handguns were seized along with drug paraphernalia and approximately $1,400 cash according to the news release.
“These are serious crimes that prey on our communities,” said Attorney General Marty Jackley in the release.
A follow-up search warrant at Schell’s residence found more than 13 pounds of marijuana, nine pounds of Psilocybin Mushrooms, multiple pounds of THC edibles, THC Wax/Hashish, and THC Cartridges. The search also led to the discovery of 13 additional firearms and more than $160,000.
