A Cottonwood resident, 41-year-old Chad Michael Kime, was arrested on fentanyl and weapons charges after a joint effort by Partners Against Narcotics Trafficking and the Cottonwood Police Department.
PANT detectives reportedly received information that Kime was allegedly involved in the sale of fentanyl and was illegally in possession of weapons.
At approximate 4 a.m. on the morning of Thursday, Nov. 16, officers from the Verde Valley Regional Special Weapons And Tactics Team conducted a high-risk search warrant at the request of PANT a residence located in the 1400 block of E. Navajo St., in Cottonwood.
“The search warrant was executed seamlessly with precision and professionalism, ensuring the safety of all parties involved,” CPD Sgt. Cody Savage stated in a press release issued the afternoon on Nov. 16 that did not name Kime. “We are pleased to report that there were no injuries to officers or subjects during the service of this warrant.”
“This warrant service is part of a broader initiative to combat narcotics trafficking within our region,” Savage stated. “The Cottonwood Police Department is dedicated to collaborating with local and regional partners to address the scourge of illegal narcotics in our communities.”
Detectives found fentanyl and drug paraphernalia along with weapons. Kime was not home at the time. Under his business, Kime owns four mobile homes in Cottonwood, three in the Curve area of Cottonwood east of the Cottonwood Cemetery, and a fourth off Seventh Place.
Four days later, on Monday, Nov. 20, Cottonwood police located and arrested Kime without incident, according to a press release issued by Yavapai County on Nov. 22.
PANT detectives booked him into the Yavapai County Detention Center on felony counts of possession of a narcotic drug [fentanyl], possession of drug paraphernalia, and three counts of misconduct involving weapons as Kime is a prohibited possessor.
“The Cottonwood Police Department thanks the community for its ongoing support and understanding as we continue to undertake operations that promote public safety and uphold the law,” Savage said.
