The Oshkosh Police Department arrested five individuals between the ages of 33-40 years old in a drug investigation Oct. 15 at a residence in the 600 block of Ceape Ave.
OPD Public Affairs Officer Kate Mann said in a press release that the department continues to diligently investigate crimes of this nature around the city.
“The presence of illegal drugs and drug dealers poses a threat to the health, safety and well-being of our residents,” Mann said. “We will not tolerate the distribution, sale or possession of illegal narcotics within our city. We will continue to work tirelessly, utilizing all available resources to identify and apprehend those individuals who engage in these destructive behaviors.”
Oshkosh police received numerous complaints from the public about the use of drugs at the residence, and after an investigation, members of OPD’s Vice and Narcotics Unit obtained a search warrant. At around 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 15, the Vice and Narcotics Unit, detectives and OPD’s SWAT team conducted a search of the residence and took five people into custody.
A 33-year-old was arrested for maintaining a drug dwelling and for a probation hold while a 37-year-old was taken into custody for maintaining a drug dwelling, possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. A 38-year-old was arrested for a probation hold and a 39-year-old was taken into custody for maintaining a drug dwelling and three counts of delivery of methamphetamine. The final person arrested was a 40-year-old, who was taken into custody for possession of methamphetamine and possession of fentanyl.
Maintaining a drug dwelling can land individuals in prison for up to 3.5 years while counts of delivery of methamphetamine can result in between 12.5 to 40 years of prison time.
Mann said OPD would like to extend its gratitude to the community members who reported the drug information.
“Their vigilance and proactive communication played a crucial role in this investigation, thus helping us maintain the safety and well-being of our community,” Mann said. “We stand united with our community in the fight against drugs, ensuring Oshkosh remains a safe place for all.”
