Sheriff’s Deputies from Taylor and Ringgold Counties, along with deputies with the Nodaway County, MO. Sheriff’s Department, and the Taylor County K9 “Ciba,” executed a search warrant Tuesday at a residence in Bedford. The search warrant was conducted in connection with an on-going narcotics investigation. Two people were taken into custody:

37-year old Cynthia Butler and 44-year old Elmer Harwell, both of Bedford, were charged with Controlled Substance Violations, and (Felony) Possession of more than five grams of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute. Butler and Harwell were being held without bond pending an appearance before the Magistrate