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Police respond to gunshots, find marijuana

By Jedd Rosche
May 6, 2008

Graphic/Megan Decker

A gunshot led Columbia police to search a home on Alpine Ridge Drive, where they arrested three men and ticketed an MU freshman early Monday morning.

An unidentified complainant told police he or she heard a gun shot around 1:30 a.m. Monday and saw two males on the roof of 5119 Alpine Ridge Drive, according to a Columbia Police Department news release. One of the men was reported to be holding a gun. When police arrived, one unidentified subject came to the front door holding a gun, but he “immediately went back inside,” according to the release. That subject refused police requests to come back to the door.

Officers were able to contact one of the subjects inside via phone, and subsequently, all four of the residents in the house came out outside, according to the release. Police searched the house, finding a gun, a felony amount of marijuana, drug paraphernalia and evidence of marijuana distribution.

Lt. Scott Young said in general, evidence for marijuana distribution could include scales, a log book or plastic bags located near marijuana.

“One of the most common things is packaging material,” Young said.

Of the four residents, three were arrested.

James M. Schrader, 19, was arrested on suspicion of distribution of a controlled substance, unlawful use of a weapon and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Samuel T. Giboney, 20, was arrested on suspicion of possession of less than 35 grams of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Ryan D. Lieneke, 19, was arrested on suspicion of possession of less than 35 grams of marijuana.

The fourth resident, Chad M. Scott, 19, was charged with stealing street signs but was only given a summons to appear in court. Scott, a freshman, was the only MU student involved in the incident.

Both Giboney and Lieneke had previous marijuana-related arrests, and both were on unsupervised probation.

Young said the prior arrests would not influence the investigation but could later influence the cost of bail or sentencing.

“Once you’ve been arrested, your record can be factor,” Young said.

In November 2006, Lieneke was sentenced to two years of probation for unlawful use of drug paraphernalia and possession of less than 35 grams of marijuana. Giboney had been sentenced to two years probation for the same crime in February this year.