Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) — Ronnie Lee Phillips, age 62, has been arrested by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office on several felony charges, including drug trafficking and firearms violations.
Charges filed:
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1st Degree Controlled Substance Possession – Cocaine/Heroin/Meth
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1st Degree Controlled Substance Sale – Narcotic
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5th Degree Controlled Substance Sale – Schedule 4 Controlled Substance Mixture
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Firearm or Ammunition Violation – Convicted Violent Crime
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Possess/Receive Stolen Property
Authorities allege Phillips was involved in the trafficking of narcotics including cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine, while also violating firearms restrictions due to a prior violent crime conviction.
He is currently being held pending court proceedings.
I’m Chris Harper, and I’m reporting for TRF News.
Did you know?
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First-degree drug trafficking in Minnesota can result in up to 30 years in prison.
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Convicted felons found in possession of a firearm face mandatory minimum sentences under state and federal laws.
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The mix of narcotics trafficking and stolen property charges often indicates organized criminal activity.