Two people arrested on drug related charges as a result of months long investigation in Richland Center

April 11, 2025

RICHLAND CENTER, Wis. – Chief Billy Jones of the Richland Center Police Department reports that a several months long investigation in Richland County has culminated in the arrest of a Richland County man and woman for various drug related charges.

Chief Jones stated that on Thursday, April 10, members of the Richland-Iowa-Grant Drug Task Force (RIG DTF), Richland Center Police Department, Richland County Sheriffs Department, and the United States Postal Inspection Service, executed a search warrant in northern Richland County. The search warrant was obtained through an investigation into Joshua Clark, 42, of rural Richland County, for the sale and distribution of illegal substances such as Dimethyltryptamine (a Schedule I drug) also known as DMT, and Ketamine (a Schedule Ill drug).

Throughout the investigation, investigators learned that Clark was buying illegal substances online and having them mailed to his residence; therefore, the RIG DTF then alerted the United States Postal Inspection Service.

As a result of this investigation, the following individuals were taken to the Richland County Jail and charges have been referred to the Richland County District Attornevs office:

Joshua Clark, 42, of rural Richland County, for delivery of ketamine, delivery of DMT, possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine, possession of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), maintain a drug dwelling, possession of a schedule II narcotic, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Abigail Anderson, 32, of rural Richland County, for possession of ketamine, maintain a drug dwelling, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Chief Jones states that the Richland-Iowa-Grant Drug Task Force is a Tri-County combined investigative unit. Locally, members from the Richland Center Police Department and Richland County Sheriffs Department are assigned to the Drug Task Force to investigate and combat area drug trafficking and use. While the drugs involved in this case aren’t as commonly known to most individuals, it is important to know that the substances involved in this case were contained in common devices such as vape cartridges.

“Our community needs to remain vigilant in drug awareness as many of these drugs could be hidden in items we see and use every day,” said Chief Jones.

Jones added that keeping the greater Richland County community safe is an essential role for local law enforcement and would like to remind citizens to report any suspicious activity. Callers can remain anonymous by calling Richland County Crime Stoppers at 647-CLUE (2583) and may be eligible fora cash reward.