In a press release from the Cannon River Drug and Violent Offender Task Force (CRDVOTF) on Oct. 27, agents were said to be conducting a narcotics investigation over several weeks on a residence at 203 Boulevard Avenue NE in Montgomery. The residence is within a block to the north side of Tri-City United Elementary and Middle School.
The release says that the investigation involved the sales of methamphetamine and cocaine by Benjamin Birk, a 24-yearold resident of that address. Agents said they received several citizen tips in regard to Birk’s activity.
On Oct. 24, agents from the CRDVOTF obtained a search warrant for Birk and his residence to look for controlled substances. On Oct. 25, they conducted surveillance on the residence and observed Birk and his girlfriend, Johanna Phomphakdy (age 25). Agents waited until students were clear from the area on the...
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