School proximity aggravates charges in Ward's drug arrest
In January, 2024, KPD's Violent Crime Action Team (VCAT) responded to drug complaints related to Iverson Ward. VCAT Detectives conducted an investigation and on February 27, 2024, obtained a search warrant for Ward's residence. The search warrant was served and detectives recovered narcotics and narcotic equipment. Ward was arrested and charged with the following:
- PWISD within 1,000 Feet of a School
- PWISD within 1,000 feet of a Childcare Center
- PWISD Schedule VI
- Felony Possession of Schedule VI
- Felony Maintaining a Dwelling
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
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