March 23rd, 2023 DIP News

In October 2022, Detectives with the Richland-Iowa-Grant Drug Task Force began receiving information that Bradley C. Burgess (25) of Platteville was involved in the distribution of multiple illegal substances, mainly methamphetamine and suboxone in Southwest Wisconsin and the City of Dubuque.

Suboxone is typically prescribed to people to treat opioid addiction, however when used incorrectly it is abused by people and has similar effects to the opioids it is designed to treat addiction to.

Bradley Burgess was released from the Wisconsin Prison System in September 2022. He was placed on parole for prior convictions of Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine and Possession with Intent to Deliver THC.

Throughout the investigation, a lot of information was gathered. As a result, on 2-28-2023, Detectives with the Drug Task Force arrested Bradley Burgess in Platteville. He had two other occupants in his vehicle at the time contact was made. These were Ryan W. Drew (39) of Rewey (who was also on active probation) and Gabrielle E. Laban (26) of Dubuque.

Burgess’ vehicle and property were searched. As a result, Detectives located a loaded firearm, methamphetamine, suboxone, marijuana, drug paraphernalia and what Detectives believe to be counterfeit (fake) oxycodone pills suspected to contain fentanyl.

As a result of this investigation, Bradley Burgess will face the ffollowing charges referred to the Grant County District Attorney’s Office:

• Delivery of methamphetamine 10-50 grams

• Possession with intent of methamphetamine greater than 50 grams

• Possess a Firearm-Person Convicted of a Felony

• Possession W/Intent Schedule III

• Possession W/Intent to Fentanyl

• Possession of marijuana 2nd +

• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Burgess is currently held at the Grant County Jail on a parole violation and is also facing potential probation revocation. Ryan Drew was arrested for probation violation. Gabrielle Laban was arrested on an outstanding warrant.

During this investigation, the Richland-Iowa-Grant Drug Task Force was assisted by personnel from multiple agencies including: The Grant County Sheriff’s Office, Platteville Police Department, State Line Area Narcotics Team, and the Dubuque Drug Task Force.

Persons arrested and/or referred for charges by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office are presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of law. Charges can only be filed if there’s probable cause. The names of victims and witnesses to a crime have been withheld per Wisconsin Statute §950.04

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