Howard County authorities arrested a subject for several drug-related felonies on February 22.

According to a release, the East Central Drug Task Force, Fayette Police Department, the Howard County Sheriff’s Department, and Missouri State Highway Patrol executed a narcotics search warrant in Fayette. Dennis Richardson was arrested and taken into custody.

Law enforcement seized methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and firearms.

Richardson has been charged with felonies for delivery of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance, and unlawful use of a weapon. Bond was set at $25,000 cash only.

Richardson is scheduled to be arraigned at 9 a.m. Tuesday, February 27, at Howard County Circuit Court.