Federal Fugitive Arrested in OR, Cops Seize Cash, Drugs, Guns, Explosive
Monday, February 08, 2016
Royal Kruesi, 41, of Murphy, was arrested on a federal warrant for possession of a firearm by a feeling and state warrants for ID theft and a felon in possession of a restricted weapon.
Kruesi was arrested on Highway in Josephine County after a short pursuit on motorcycle and foot by the Oregon State Police. Kris was found with a large amount cash, along with a methamphetamine pipe. A search of Kruesi’s motorcycle revealed roughly a pound and a half of crystal methamphetamine, $30,000 dollars in US currency, three handguns, two which were loaded, scales, packaging material and other evidence.
Police officers then returned to Kruesi’s residence, located in the 12000 block of Water Gap Road near Murphy, with a search warrant. The Grants Pass Department of Public Safety SWAT executed the warrant and seized two ounces of crystal methamphetamine, one ounce of tar heroin, three firearms, including an semi-auto AK 47 rifle, 10 pounds of marijuana, packaging material, scales, a money counter, approximately ten thousand rounds of ammunition, a ballistic vest and other items of evidence.
Investigators also located a sophisticated Improvised Explosive Device, along with various items stemming from a 2013 Jackson County Burglary report. The items recovered included a Honda Quad, plasma cutter, motorcycle riding gear and sand paddle tires.
According to Oregon State Police (Drug Enforcement Section Sergeant Jim Johnson, the Rogue Area Drug Enforcement team partnered with many law enforcement agencies after receiving repeated information regarding Kruesi was illegally distributing narcotics. Participating agencies included members from the Grants Pass Department of Public Safety SWAT, Oregon State Police , United States Marshal Service and Special Agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms from Boise, Portland and Eugene.
"Collaboration between a multitude of state and federal law enforcement agencies, the tireless pursuit of those who assisted in this operation, and excellent investigative work to apprehend this sought after fugitive was paramount in the case's success," Johnson said.
Additional charges against Kruesi will be forwarded to the Josephine County District Attorney's Office and to the United States Attorney's Office for review. The investigation is continuing and additional arrests are anticipated.
Anyone with information regarding suspicious drug activity is encouraged to call the RADE tip line at (541) 955-6970.
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