March 7, 2022 at 2:05 p.m.
Lake Tomahawk man held on $50k in drug case
Lake Tomahawk man held on $50k in drug case
By River News Staff-
Upon a subsequent search of his residence, Benjamin R. Giebel faced 10 charges - including eight felony offenses - when he made his initial court appearance March 2.
Giebel, 32, is charged with possession with intent deliver schedule IV drugs, possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine, delivery of methamphetamine, possession of THC, maintaining a drug trafficking place, two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of methamphetamine and two counts of felony bail jumping.
Detectives from the Northcentral Drug Enforcement Group and inspectors from the United States Postal Service conducted the investigation that led to his arrest March 1 outside of the post office.
Postal inspectors discovered a suspicious package addressed to the building where Giebel lived. He was told the package was at the post office, and he was arrested after he picked it up and exited the building.
The detective's report attached to the criminal complaint alleges that when searched, Giebel was found with, 1.9 grams of methamphetamine, 1-and-a-half Adderall pills and $358 in cash - in addition to the package he picked up.
In a search of Giebel's residence, investigators allegedly found more than 300 grams of methamphetamine in various forms, more 200 Alprazolam pills - about 50 grams of which tested to be marijuana - various items used to package illicit drugs for sale, paraphernalia and several surveillance cameras. In all, 39 pieces of evidence was seized, according to the report.
Giebel made his initial court appearance with public defender Mary Burns before Oneida County judge Patrick O'Melia on March 2, where bond was set and an adjourned initial appearance was scheduled for March 7.
Two of the methamphetamine charges are Class C felonies, each carrying maximum prison sentences of 40 years each if Giebel is convicted.
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