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4 Arrested on Drug Charges, LIVINGSTON, May 19, 2020 - On May 13, 2020, detectives with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division received Crimestoppers tips in reference to Ashley Dawn Johnson, 33, of Corrigan.  Johnson was allegedly selling drugs from a residence off Plantation drive in Southland Plantation.  Detectives patrolled the area and were able to obtain probable cause for a traffic stop on a vehicle that had just left the residence.  The driver was identified as Joshua Roman Largent, 28, of Shepherd.  During the traffic stop detectives deployed a narcotics k9.  The k9 showed odor response to a narcotic odor being present inside the vehicle.  A search of the vehicle uncovered metamphetamine.  Largent was charged with possession of methamphetamine.  During the investigation detectives obtained probable cause for a search warrant of Ashley Johnson’s residence.  Detectives arrived at the residence and executed the search warrant.  Detectives made contact with Ashley Johnson, Kristofer Roy Simons, 37, of Livingston, and Kristen Ritchey, 25, of Livingston, at the residence.  A search of the residence revealed methamphetamine and marijuana.  All subjects were charged with possession of methamphetamine.

Ashley Dawn Johnson, 33, of Corrigan
Joshua Roman Largent, 28, of Shepherd
Kristin Nicole Ritchey, 25, of Livingston
Kristofer Roy Simons, 37, of Livingston
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