K-CAT and Parsons Police Make Arrest

On September 21, 2019 at approximately 9:15am Parsons Police received a tip that a wanted individual was staying at a room in the Super 8 Motel at 229 Main Street in Parsons.

Parsons Police Officers followed up on the tip and conducted an investigation that resulted in the arrest of Jeremy Eugene Overall, white male age 34 of Parsons, and Allisa Renee Leal, Hispanic female age 27 of Parsons on outstanding Felony Warrants from Neosho County Sheriff's Department.

During the investigation and initial arrest of Jeremy and Allisa there were drugs and drug paraphernalia found in the hotel room. This discovery prompted officers to contact Commander Mike Powell of the Kansas Combined Anti-Drug Taskforce (K-CAT) to apply for a search warrant for the room.

A search warrant was signed by a District Judge and served on the room by Parsons Police Department officers, and members of K-CAT. During the search more drugs and paraphernalia was found and along with tools used for distribution. Charges are being filed with the Labette County Attorney's office for Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Sales and Distribution of Opiates.

Parsons Police Chief Robert Spinks says, "I am extremely proud of these officers that looked beyond that initial investigation. We teach officers to look beyond the stop on traffic issues, but it can also be used for other calls for service. It is easy to handle the initial call and not continue to look, but these officers kept their eyes open and spotted more illegal activity, providing your taskforce with information to secure a warrant and the taking of two potential death dealers off the street."

Commander Mike Powell said, "we continue to gather information each day from concerned citizens. This information is imperative for the success of your taskforce. We will follow up on leads and continue to arrest those responsible for tarnishing our city."

Police officials want to remind all citizens to call or email any tips or criminal activity that you see or hear about to the tip lines. For more information on K-CAT please visit the website at www.kcatlabette.com or visit www.parsonspd.com and follow the links provided.

This continues to be an on-going investigation and citizens are encouraged to "See It, Hear It, Report It." If anyone has any further information on this incident or any other criminal activity, please contact the Parsons Police Department at 421-7060 or call the Tip Line at 421-7057 or email at tips@parsonspd.com.

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