Three members of the Bridgewater family accused by several drug offenses after stopping traffic – Mitchell Republic

BRAMWATER, SD – a stop of traffic in November determined the Sheriff’s authorities in MCCOOOK County to discover a drug operation at a rural area of ​​Bridgewater, resulting in multiple charges against three family members.

On November 9, 2024, the officers stopped a vehicle and found that several occupants were smoking marijuana, including a 16 -year -old minor. The investigation led the officers to a rural residence held by Taver Meinberg, where marijuana was supposed to have been consumed. According to the statements of the occupants of the vehicle, Meinberg’s adult son, Kamdon Sandhurst, provided their drugs.

Based on this information, the law enforcement has obtained a search warrant for Meinberg’s property, where he lives with Sandhurst, his chosen wife and the 17 -year -old son of Alesa. The search would have discovered a large stash of illegal drugs, a large number of drugs of drugs and evidence that suggests not only personal drug use, but also the distribution of drugs and possible production of THC concentrate.

Among the discoveries in Meinbergs’s bedroom were a safe weapon containing several firearms. The chosen Meinberg, a kind of convicted of a 2023 possession of a controlled substance tax, is forbidden to hold firearms. Also, the officers found recipe bottles with names that do not match any residents, one of which contained a substance that tested on a positive field for methamphetamine, according to judicial documents. Also, the THC wax and a large number of parafernal items were recovered.

Another search for the upstairs area revealed a black tote containing a marijuana stash of about 1.5 kilograms.

Also, the officers confiscated several mobile phones, which were later analyzed by the Criminal Investigation Division (DCI). Text messages and photos found on the Meinberg taver phone indicated that they buy prescription pills from various sources and increases marijuana on the property. Videos and messages assumed on Sandhurst’s phone have continued to documented the family growth operation and its involvement in the Sale of the SEAR THC.

In total, law enforcement has confiscated 2.1 grams of methamphetamine, about 1.5 kilograms of marijuana, several prescription pills that do not belong to any resident of the house, 320 marijuana seeds, scales, kids and rifles and over $ 1,000 in cash.

As a result of the investigation, the three family members face multiple accusations. Tavern Meinberg, 41 years old, is facing two charges of holding a controlled substance (methane and THC wax), both of the 5th grade offenses. He is also accused of holding from one to 10 kilograms of marijuana, a 4th grade offense and holding drug parafernal, a class 2 crime.

The 40 -year -old Meinberg chosen is accused of holding a controlled substance, a 5th grade offense, together with holding one to 10 kilograms of marijuana, a 4th grade offense. In addition, it is facing a grade 6 -grade offense for holding a firearm with a previous crime conviction and a 2nd class offense for holding drug parafernal.

Kamdon Sandhurst is accused of holding a controlled substance, a 5th grade offense and holding from one to 10 kilograms of marijuana, a 4th grade offense. He also faces a 6th grade offense for possession with the intention of distributing less than half an ounce of marijuana to a minor, along with a class 2 crime for holding drug parafernal.

During the interrogation, Taver Meinberg admitted that he had purchased what he thought was “Molly”, but later tested as a METH. He also confirmed that Marijuana was delivered to him, but refused to reveal to whom. The chosen Meinberg recognized the knowledge about marijuana, but denied the awareness of other drugs in the house. He also acknowledged that he owns a medical marijuana card, but said he had expired. Sandhurst, while recognizing the presence of marijuana, denied to provide minors since stopping traffic.

All three defendants had the initial appearance on February 18 and are expected in court on March 10.

Jennifer Leither joined the Republic of Mitchell in April 2024. She was raised in Sioux Falls, SD, where Lincoln High School followed. And continued education at the State University of South Dakota, graduating in December 2000 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. During her college, Leither worked as a reporter for the NewPaper campus, The Collegian. He also admitted to Anderson Publications in Canistota, SD in the summer of 2000. After graduation, Leither continued to live in the Sioux Falls area and worked as an independent writer for the leader of Argus for several years.
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