Gainesville, MO. – A Theodosia man was arrested for trafficking drugs following a successful search of his residence by law enforcement.
Orval D. Merriman, age 49, is charged with 2nd-degree Trafficking Drugs and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
The Ozark County Sheriff’s Office conducted a search warrant for narcotics on the residence of Merriman on Monday, December 11, 2023. During the search, 34.4 grams of amphetamines were found in 17 separate baggies, a digital scale, two bags containing an unknown brown substance, and over 100 baggies typically used for selling drugs. Deputies also recovered various pieces of drug paraphernalia including a glass pipe and syringes.
Merriman was arrested by the Sheriff’s Department on Friday, Dec. 15th, and is being held on a $25,000 cash-only bond.
