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A Sugar Grove man who was among nine people charged by the Warren County Drug Task Force earlier this year will remain in state prison.

Donald S. Seither, 36, was sentenced Friday by Judge Maureen Skerda to 22 to 48 months in a state penitentiary; He was sentenced to 184 days in jail and paid a $2,000 fine, as well as other court costs due to his guilty plea to the felony charge. possession with intent to deliver. Seither also pleaded guilty to a charge of criminal use of a communications facility, a felony, and was sentenced to consecutive terms of 3 to 6 months in state prison. Seither will be eligible for the Recidivism Risk Reduction Incentive (RRRI) program if he completes recommended programs and maintains good behavior.

The search warrant was served in the Sugar Grove area in May, and a second search warrant was executed in the City of Warren following the search. Among the items seized at the Sugar Grove site was a quantity of weapons.

“During the operation, we seized methamphetamine, fentanyl, psilocybin mushrooms and marijuana, as well as equipment indicative of sales.” Warren County Chief County Detective Tom Kibbey told the Times Observer in May.

No charges were filed against Seither on a second charge of possession with intent to deliver, a second charge of criminal use of a communications facility, and charges of possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Charges against nine other people charged in the May raid are working their way through county court.

Miranda N. Roberts, 37, of Russell, pleaded guilty earlier this year to possession of a controlled substance. Charges of possession with intent to deliver, three counts of possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of criminal equipment with intent were not prosecuted.

A bench warrant was issued for Barry A. Seither, 32, of Sugar Grove, in September after he failed to appear in court on two charges of prohibited assault weapons, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Allyn F. Seither, 65, of Sugar Grove, pleaded guilty in September to possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Charges of possession with intent to deliver and possession of a controlled substance were withdrawn.

Andrew P. Seither, 33, of Sugar Grove, was charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Charges of possession of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana were withdrawn.

Joshua S. Haskins, 28, Warren, pleaded guilty in July to possession of drug paraphernalia.