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Two arrested on drug charges in Audubon after search of home

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October 12th, 2016 by Jim Field

The Audubon County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of two people on drug charges Wednesday in Audubon.  Deputies arrested 28-year-old Whitney Ann Richardson and 44-year-old Verlyn Duane Richardson of Audubon at around 4:00am Wednesday morning after a search warrant was executed at their residence at 103 Church Street in Audubon.  Whitney Richardson was charged with Possession of Marijuana and 7 counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Verlyn Richardson was charged with Possession of Marijuana 2nd Offense and 7 counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Both were taken to the Audubon County Jail and later released after an appearance before the magistrate.  The Audubon County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by their K-9 and the Audubon Police Department.