July 28, 2025 4:00 p.m.    

The Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team has arrested a suspected drug dealer, again.

DINT Commander Lieutenant Rick McArthur said in recent weeks detectives had received reports that 60-year-old Robert Dennis of Riddle was dealing fentanyl throughout the county.

McArthur said detectives began a week’s long investigation in which they compiled evidence of multiple drug sales committed by Dennis. The case was brought to a conclusion on Thursday evening. Detectives, with the help of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, made a traffic stop on Dennis on First Avenue in Riddle.

McArthur said a search of Dennis’ vehicle revealed suspected fentanyl, a digital scale, and baggies consistent with the presumed distribution of controlled substances.

Detectives followed up with a search warrant that was executed at Dennis’ residence in the 1000 block of Yokum Road in Riddle. The search reportedly yielded additional drug related items including baggies, spoons, scales and suspected methamphetamine.

McArthur said in total, DINT seized 18.9 grams of suspected fentanyl and 1 gram of suspected meth.

Dennis was charged with 4 counts each of unlawful possession of a Schedule II controlled substance, unlawful delivery of a Schedule II controlled substance, and unlawful manufacture of a controlled substance, along with unlawful possession of methamphetamine and a felony count of driving while suspended. Dennis was detained on $250,000 bail.

McArthur said Robert Dennis was the subject of two recent DINT investigations in which he was arrested and charged on suspicion of several drug related crimes. Those cases are still pending prosecution within the court system.