19-Year-Old Arrested for Selling Drugs Near Elementary School, Facing Up to 4 Years in Prison

Sep.12
19-year-old Krisopher Halterman arrested for selling drugs to minors near a Michigan elementary school, facing up to 4 years in prison.

Key points:

 

·Subject of the case: 19-year-old man Krisopher Halterman. 

·Nature of the case: Suspected of selling drugs to underage children near an elementary school (including THC e-cigarettes and marijuana). 

·Reason for investigation: A parent discovered their child had bought drugs off school grounds and voluntarily reported it to the police. 

·Items seized: THC e-cigarette products, nicotine e-cigarettes, marijuana, and thousands of dollars in cash were found in the suspect's home. 

·Charges and penalties: Facing a felony charge of "possession and intent to distribute marijuana," with a maximum sentence of 4 years. 

·Official stance: Prosecutors publicly praised the parent's actions in reporting the case, emphasizing that such crimes seriously endanger the health of children and community safety.

 


 

2Firsts, September 12, 2025 - According to CBS News report on September 11th, a 19-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly selling drugs to 12-year-old children near a elementary school in southeastern Michigan.

 

The Oakland County Prosecutor's Office has reported that 19-year-old Krisopher Halterman is facing charges of possession with intent to distribute marijuana. If convicted, he could face up to four years in prison.

 

The prosecutor's office said that the investigation began when a parent reported to authorities that their 12-year-old son had purchased e-cigarette products containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and nicotine near the school. Subsequently, the Oakland County Sheriff's Office identified a suspect.

 

In the follow-up search of the suspect's home, authorities seized e-cigarette products containing Tetrahydrocannabinol, nicotine e-cigarette products, marijuana, and several thousand dollars in cash.

 

Oakland County Prosecutor Karen D. McDonald said, "Selling drugs to minors jeopardizes their health and safety. I commend the parents who reported this crime and helped make our community safer.

 

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