The Buchanan County Drug Strike Force said three investigations last week led to the recovery of around $38,000 in drug-related money.

The Buchanan County Sherrif’s Department said on Monday, Aug. 24 investigators from the Drug Strike Force searched a home at 28th and Pear St. There around 28 grams of methamphetamine was seized with a street value of $2,800. 46-year-old Charles Spellmeyer was arrested in connection with the investigation for possession of methamphetamine and an outstanding arrest warrant. Another man was arrested on a warrant unrelated to the investigation.

Then on Wednesday, Aug. 26th, investigators from the Drug Strike Force stopped a 2014 GMC truck in the 1500 block of Pacific. Investigators seized approximately 163 grams of methamphetamine from the truck. The methamphetamine has a street value of approximately $16,000. Investigators also seized over $11,200 in cash. Three people were arrested at the scene for warrants. One suspect, a 30-year-old man, fled the scene and is being sought by investigators.

On Friday August 28th, investigators stopped a car at 4th and Francis Streets in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Tony Walker, 40-years-old, was arrested at the scene for investigation of delivery of a controlled substance. Investigators seized over $3,000 in cash from the car. Investigators then obtained a search warrant for 1602 Brookside Apt 324 in Saint Joseph, Missouri. During the search, investigators seized approximately 60 grams of crack cocaine, with an approximate street value of $6,000. Investigators recovered a stolen handgun and over $11,000 in cash in the apartment. Mr. Walker is being held on a $25,000 bond.

The department said Drug Strike Force investigators have been working on all three of these unrelated investigations for several months. All three investigations have been referred to the Buchanan County Prosecutor’s Office.