RUSSELL Faces 5 Charges Including Possession of opiate

State of Kansas vs. KEVIN JOE RUSSELL is accused of 5 charges in a case filed July 13, 2026 in Saline County District Court, according to court records.

Prosecutors listed 5 charges, including Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant, Possession of stolen property; Value $1,500 to $25,000, and 3 additional charges.

Charges listed in court records

• Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant — Felony Drug 5 (FED5); 21.5706.a.c.1; Offense date: 07/08/2026
• Possession of stolen property; Value $1,500 to $25,000 — Felony Level 9 Nonperson (FE9N); 21.5801.a.4.b3; Offense date: 07/08/2026
• Interference with LEO; Falsely report a felony intending to obstruct — Felony Level 9 Nonperson (FE9N); 21.5904.a1.Cb.2B; Offense date: 07/08/2026
• Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body — Misdemeanor Class B Nonperson (MDBN); 21.5709.b.2.e3; Offense date: 07/08/2026
• Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license — Misdemeanor Class B Nonperson (MDBN); 08.0235.a.e; Offense date: 07/08/2026

The charges were filed by the Salina Police Department.

Court records list the case number as SA-2026-CR-000442.

Court records show a birth year of 1984, which would make the defendant about 42.

Formal charges are allegations, not convictions. Defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.