AUTHORITIES ARREST THREE IN HOME RAID

Michael Dustin Slaughter (left), William Crane (middle) and Randall Mahaffey (right) were all arrested after a Denver home was raided late last week. Homeowner Corey Howard (far right) ran from the home and is being sought by authorities. Photos conttributed.

 By Jon Mayhew (DENVER) -- Authorities are looking for a 22-year-old man after the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office narcotics division and tactical response team raided a
home on Rufus Road, which is off Highway 16.

Armed with a search warrant, the teams made entry into a residence at
653 Rufus Road around 6:30pm Thursday, taking three people into
custody. The homeowner, Corey Howard, fled the scene on foot and is
being sought by authorities.

Investigators arrested Michael Dustin Slaughter, 22, Newton; William
Crane, 22, Denver; and Randall Mahaffey, 24, Denver.

They are charged with possession with intent to manufacture a controlled
substance (marijauna) and possession of drug paraphernalia.
The three men are in the Harven A. Crouse Detention Center under a
$20,000 secured bond each.

Officers seized 550.1 grams of marijuana valued at $1,800 and
approximately $40,000 in cash found at several locations in the home and
a vehicle. Scales, baggies, grinders and 3 handguns were also
confiscated.

Investigators are still trying to locate the homeowner, Corey Jamaal
Howard, who is facing the same charges and an additional charge of
maintaining a dwelling for a controlled substance. Anyone with information
about his whereabouts is asked to call Crimestoppers at (704) 736-8909.
Anonymous tips could lead to a reward of up to $1,000.

Investigation into the case is continuing and more charges are expected to
be filed.