Butler City police hit the 100 block of South Ninth Street around 6 a.m. this past Sunday with a narcotics search warrant and walked away with four arrests and a stash of drugs and steroids. Officers seized crack cocaine, suspected methamphetamine, vials of testosterone, and a synthetic anabolic steroid. All four suspects were taken to Butler County Prison, where they remain on significant bail while the case moves toward a preliminary hearing set for March 3.
According to Butler Radio, the raid ended with the arrests of 34-year-old Robby Dunbar and 36-year-old William Shaw, both of Butler; 35-year-old Taylor Sharkey of McKees Rocks; and 44-year-old James Rooks. Charging documents reviewed by the outlet report that police recovered more than 25 grams of crack in both powder and rock form, along with two bags of suspected methamphetamine, two vials of testosterone, and a synthetic anabolic steroid. Dunbar and Shaw each had bail set at $175,000, Sharkey’s at $100,000, and Rooks’ at $75,000. A fifth person was named in an indictment, Butler Radio notes, but has not yet been formally charged in Pennsylvania.
What Was Seized And Why It Matters
Anabolic steroids and testosterone are classified as Schedule III controlled substances under federal law, which means possessing or distributing them without authorization can lead to criminal charges and possible prison time. The Drug Enforcement Administration lists both anabolic steroids and testosterone as Schedule III substances. Methamphetamine and crack cocaine fall under different schedules and often bring tougher prosecution, particularly when the amount and circumstances suggest distribution instead of personal use.
Court Calendar And Holding Location
A preliminary hearing in the case is scheduled for March 3, according to Butler Radio. The four suspects are currently being held at Butler County Prison, which the county lists at 202 S. Washington Street in downtown Butler. At the hearing, prosecutors are expected to review the charging documents and testimony to decide whether the case will move forward with formal criminal charges.
How To Follow The Case
Court dockets and filings for this and other cases are posted on the state’s online portal. Members of the public can track developments by searching by name or county via the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania Case Search. This story will be updated as new official filings and court records become available.
