Jan 04, 2023

2 Pa. men accused of selling marijuana in SW Kansas

Posted Jan 04, 2023 5:49 PM
Jason Cleaver-photo Pawnee Co.
Jason Cleaver-photo Pawnee Co.

PAWNEE COUNTY—Two Pennsylvania men are facing drug distribution charges in Pawnee County Kansas.

On December 29, deputies in Pawnee County arrested  Jason J. Cleaver, 22 of Wind Gap, Pennsylvania, and Richard S. Cleaver, 23 of Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, following a traffic stop on a probable cause suspicion of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, according to Pawnee County District Attorney Doug McNett. 

Richard Cleaver-photo Pawnee Co.
Richard Cleaver-photo Pawnee Co.

The Pawnee County Attorney’s Office charged both men with  Possession of Marijuana in excess of 450 grams, but less than 30 kilograms with intent to distribute, Conspiracy to Possess Marijuana in excess of 450 grams, but less than 30 kilograms with intent to distribute, Misdemeanor Possession of a THC product and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, to wit: a smoking device. Additionally, Jason Cleaver is charged with Speeding for allegedly driving 82 m.p.h. in a 65 m.p.h. zone.

 Both suspects are being held in the custody of the Pawnee County Sheriff in lieu of $90,000 cash or surety bond.