From:              Hannibal Police Department

Date:                April 07th, 2021

Phone:             573-221-0987   

Fax:                   573-221-3966

Contact:           Lt. Jacob Nacke

 

ACES Serve Two Search Warrants for Methamphetamine

 

On Tuesday April 6th, 2021 officers assigned to the Hannibal Police Department’s Anti-Crime Enforcement Squad (ACES) served two search warrants for drugs. The search warrants were a result of two separate investigations into the sale of methamphetamine in the Hannibal community.

The first search warrant was served in the 100 block of Chloe Place. Detectives located a substance believed to be methamphetamine and arrested Ronald C. Quinlin (40) of Hannibal for Distribution of a Controlled Substance and Unlawful Use of Drug Paraphernalia. Quinlin was transported to the Marion County Jail and placed on a 24 hour hold. On Wednesday 04/07/2021, a warrant was issued in the 10th Judicial Circuit of Marion County charging Quinlin with Distribution of a Controlled Substance and bond was set at $25,000 cash or surety.

The second search warrant was served in the 900 block of Church Street. Detectives located a substance believed to be methamphetamine and arrested Jason A. Orth (39) of Hannibal for Distribution of a Controlled Substance and Unlawful Use of Drug Paraphernalia. Three other adults were also arrested as a result of the investigation and charges are being forwarded to the prosecutor for review. A small child was taken in to protective custody by the Marion County Children’s Division. Orth was transported to the Marion County Jail and placed on a 24 hour hold. On Wednesday, a warrant was issued in the 10th Judicial Circuit of Marion County charging Orth with Possession of a Controlled Substance and bond was set at $25,000 cash or surety.