Watertown, Pulaski County Police Arrest Men in Major Meth Investigations

Authorities in Watertown, South Dakota, arrested Bradley James Raderschadt after seizing approximately one pound of methamphetamine, $6,500 in cash, two firearms, and other evidence during a search of his residence. Raderschadt faces multiple felony charges, including conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Police highlighted the large potential community impact, noting that the seized meth could have been divided into 130 to 450 individual doses, with a street value estimated between $10,000 and $14,000. Meanwhile, in Pulaski County, Kentucky, Nelson Lee West was arrested following the discovery of over 130 grams of meth, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia in his home; he is also facing felony drug trafficking charges. Both arrests underscore ongoing concerns about methamphetamine's prevalence and its dangers, with law enforcement urging those struggling with addiction to seek help. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in court.