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Two in Custody after Friday Morning Warrant

As a result of an ongoing investigation by the Galena Police Department; Friday, April 12, 2019 at approximately 7:30 am, Officers with the Galena Police Department and the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office served a Search Warrant at 1005 E. 5th St. Galena, KS.

During the search officers discovered four young children in the residence along with suspected Methamphetamine, Marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

Dustin Bates 12/28/1984 and Adrian Valentine 03/26/1991 were taken into custody and transported to the Cherokee County Jail.

Charges are being requested through the Cherokee County Attorney’s Office for:

Dustin Bates: Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and four counts Child Endangerment. He is being held on $15,000.00 bond.

Adrian Valentine: Possession of Methamphetamine and Harboring a Pitbull. She is being held on $3000.00 bond.    

Galena Police Department Contact Information

  • If you have an Emergency always call:     911
  • If you need an officer to respond to your location Non-Emergency or talk to an officer you can call Dispatch at:  (620) 783-5066 or (620) 783-1900          
  • If you need information or to talk with the Administrative Staff / Main Office Call:        (620) 783-5065  
  • Other contact information:

Web: www.galenaks.gov

Email: police@galenaks.gov

TIP Line: (620) 783-0911

Safely Dispose of Used Sharps

The Galena Police Department is requesting your help in insuring the proper disposal of used sharps. We are seeing an increase of used syringes and needles lying around on the ground or in trash that have not been properly disposed of. This is a safety concern for anyone that may come in contact with these items either by accident or trying to dispose of them properly.

I have attached a short video and a link with information to help with the proper disposal of these items.

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