NIXA, Mo. — After serving a probation violation arrest warrant, three men ended up getting arrested for drug-related crimes.
According to a press release from the Nixa Police Department, Christopher Upton, Daniel Upton and Keith Bassak are facing charges of second-degree drug trafficking. Christopher Upton and Bassak are also facing charges of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
On July 16, the Missouri Probation and Parole Arrest Team served a probation violation warrant at a residence located in the 400 block of South Southgate Drive in Nixa, where Christopher, Daniel Upton, and Keith Bassak lived.
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During the arrest of Christopher Upton, who was taken into custody on an active probation violation warrant, officers observed signs of methamphetamine use inside the home.
After obtaining a search warrant, investigators found varying amounts of methamphetamine/amphetamines ranging from residue to trafficking-level quantities in the residents’ bedrooms. Drug paraphernalia, scales, and ammo were also found…