MONTGOMERY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating three suspects on multiple charges including counterfeiting.
Just after 10a.m. Oct. 21, the U.S. Secret Service agents, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, sheriff's deputies and police served a search warrant at at 2001 West Laurel #105 in Independence, Kansas, according to Montgomery County Sheriff Ron Wade reported Tuesday.
Authorities encountered four suspects, detained them and conducted a search of the residence. They found evidence of counterfeiting U.S. currency, meth and drug paraphernalia.
Officials booked 40-year-old Brandy Mulkey and 38-year-old Ernest Hufferd, on requested drug charges. He also faces charges on an outstanding Montgomery County warrant. They booked 21-year-old Adeline Mattes on requested drug and forgery charges. Authorities did not book a fourth suspect.
The sheriff reminded businesses to double check all U.S. currency before accepting it, especially the larger bills.