MPD Tip-line Leads to Drugs & Gun Arrest
March 18th, 2020 by Joe Burgess
A tip to the Monticello Police Department resulted in an investigation that led to the arrest of a Monticello man on drugs and gun charges this week.
Samuel McKee, age 35, of Monticello was arrested by Drug Task Force Agents, assisted by Monticello Police after the tip was forwarded to the Task Force.
Law enforcement officers arrested McKee after he was found to be in possession of a substantial amount of ice methamphetamine and a firearm. McKee was out on bond for unrelated offenses, and received a $100,000 bond on the new charges.
Akers also emphasized the importance of the Police Tip Line, which is 723-LEAD, and encourages people who see a crime committed to call the tip line number and report it, or if someone has knowledge of a crime, call and report it anonymously. Callers are eligible for a monetary reward for their information if the crime reported is of a serious nature and certain criteria are met, such as an arrest being made or illegal drugs or stolen property being recovered. The crimes need not be just local crimes, as all information concerning criminal activity anywhere is welcomed.
