Butler County man arrested on possession charges following traffic stops

BUTLER COUNTY — A Trenton man was arrested on possession charges Wednesday, according to the Butler County Sheriff’s Office.

The Butler County Undercover Regional Narcotics Task Force (B.U.RN.) with the help of the Middletown and Trenton Police Departments confiscated several firearms and drugs after several traffic stops and search warrants were conducted, the sheriff’s office said.

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The search warrants resulted in the confiscation of firearms, methamphetamine, LSD and a large amount of cash.

According to the sheriff’s office, 27-year-old Kaleb Garrison of Trenton was arrested and charged with felony one possession of drugs. Garrison was booked into the Middletown Jail.

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Four more people were interviewed in reference to their involvement and the outcome of their interviews will be presented to Grand Jury for consideration of further charges, the sheriff’s office said.

“In practically every case where we deal with drugs there’s also a firearms charge as well, it typically goes hand in hand. Working with other agencies is essential to our efforts in keeping all our communities safe in Butler County,” Sheriff Jones said.

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