FALLS CITY - The Richardson County Sheriff’s Office reports 12 arrests through Aug. 1 including drug enforcement and a multi-state theft investigation.

A sheriff’s office press release says deputies worked with investigators from Holt County Missouri and Brown County Kansas.

A search warrant was served in Falls City in reference to a multistate investigation. The sheriff’s office says many tools and other items were recovered.

A subsequent search warrant was issued for another Falls City residence, where Terry Alexander was arrested for suspicion of possession of methamphetamine.

 

Matthew Womeldorff, 46, of Craig, Mo., is suspected of possession of methamphetamine, habitual criminal, obstructing a peace officer and two extraditable warrants out of Missouri.

Ashley Rhodd, 34, and Aaron Rhodd, 32, both of Falls city were arrested Aug. 1 for suspicion of possession of meth, hydrocodone  and theft by receiving.

Terry Alexander, 53, of Falls City is suspected of possession of  meth, a legend drug, unlawful acts related to drugs, possession of multiple licenses and drug paraphernalia.

Jeffeory Martineau, 65, of Falls City is suspected of receiving stolen property on July 29.

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Dakota McAroy, 20, of Seminole, Okla., is suspected of possession of THC, LSC and less than a pound of marijuana on July 28.

Charges have been filed in Richardson County against Adam Wheeler of Salem alleging a bad check of more than $1,500 to Falls City Mercantile on April 14.