Bismarck Police Arrest Three for Meth Distribution
Three suspects face felony charges following a search warrant at a north Bismarck apartment building.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Drug Crime
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Bismarck police arrested Clarence Taylor, Sandra Schulte, and Otis Lewis after discovering more than three pounds of methamphetamine. The group faces charges of possession with intent to distribute and conspiracy to deliver controlled substances.
Why it matters
The arrests follow a multi-month investigation triggered by confidential information regarding drug activity at an apartment complex. Authorities used evidence from trash pulls and a search warrant to dismantle an alleged distribution operation.
Clarence Taylor, 39, Sandra Schulte, 56, and Otis Lewis, 55, face felony drug charges including conspiracy to deliver methamphetamine. All three remain in custody following the execution of a warrant at 511 North 2nd Street.
The players
Clarence Taylor
The 39-year-old suspect is one of three individuals taken into custody on drug-related charges.
Sandra Schulte
The 56-year-old suspect faces charges of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
Otis Lewis
The 55-year-old suspect is accused of conspiracy to deliver controlled substances.
The details
During the raid at 511 North 2nd Street, investigators searched three separate units and recovered digital scales with residue, a heat sealer, packaging materials, and cash. Detectives developed the case after two separate trash pulls in October tested positive for methamphetamine.
Timeline
The investigation into the apartment complex began in August 2026.
Detectives conducted trash searches at the building twice during October 2026.
Police executed the search warrant and performed the arrests on October 27, 2026.
Legal Context
The charges against these individuals are prosecuted under the Controlled Substances Act, which classifies methamphetamine as a Schedule II drug. This enforcement action follows established legal precedents for building conspiracy cases through long-term surveillance and physical evidence.
Residents of the north Bismarck area should report any suspicious activity related to the ongoing investigation at the 511 North 2nd Street location. While the arrests have been made, authorities maintain a presence in the area to continue their inquiry.
The takeaway
Large-scale drug busts often rely on months of intelligence gathering and multi-agency coordination to build a provable case. Keeping an eye on unusual patterns in apartment building waste can assist local authorities in identifying ongoing criminal activity.
Further reading
For more information on local enforcement efforts, visit the Drug Crime section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KX NEWS.
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