ODET, Barry County Sheriff’s Office, DEA serve warrant; three arrested

On Tuesday, July 30 the Barry County Sheriff’s Office, the Ozark Drug Enforcement Team, and the DEA served a search warrant at a rural residence located south of Purdy MO.

The search warrant was a result of a long investigation into a fentanyl and cocaine trafficking operation.

Arrested at the home was three male subjects identified as Dennis McMullen, Ronald Green and Gregory Shipman.

Shipman was arrested on other outstanding warrants.

Also present was one juvenile female who was rescued from the home and placed in states custody. Located in the house was a firearm and a significant amount of fentanyl and cocaine.

Official weights will be released when lab results are completed. Charges filed in this case ranged from Trafficking Drugs 1st Degree, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Unlawful Use of a Weapon and Endangering the Welfare of a Child