Racine, Wis. – A Racine man is facing 11 felony charges after police allegedly discovered cocaine, fentanyl, untraceable “ghost guns,” and firearm manufacturing equipment during a raid on his home earlier this month.
Keadrian L. Belt-Dixon, 33, was arrested on November 5 after officers from the Racine Police Department executed a search warrant at a residence in the 1000 block of Washington Avenue. The operation reportedly uncovered a trove of illegal drugs, firearms, and 3D printing tools in a second-floor bedroom belonging to Belt-Dixon.
Evidence Seized During the Raid
Court documents detail the extensive contraband allegedly recovered from Belt-Dixon’s room:
- 6 firearms, including 3 untraceable “ghost guns” and 2 guns reported stolen from Mount Pleasant and West Virginia
- Over 50 grams of cocaine
- Nearly 4 grams of fentanyl
- MDMA pills, marijuana, and other packaged substances
- 2 3D printers and tools for assembling firearms
- Over 550 rounds of ammunition
- Multiple firearm components, magazines, and scales with drug residue and packaging materials
Police also noted items addressed to Belt-Dixon in the room, including state IDs, mail, a birth certificate, and a Target employee badge. His mother reportedly confirmed that the bedroom belonged to her son but denied knowledge of any illegal items.
Felony Charges Filed
Belt-Dixon faces multiple charges, many carrying enhanced penalties due to prior convictions, including bail jumping and cocaine distribution in 2014. Charges include:
- 6 counts of possession of a firearm by a felon (Class G felony)
- 1 count of possession with intent to deliver >40g of cocaine, second/subsequent offense (Class C felony)
- 1 count of possession with intent to distribute ≤10g of fentanyl, second/subsequent offense (Class E felony)
- 1 count of possession with intent to deliver THC ≤200g, second/subsequent offense (Class I felony)
- 1 count of possession of MDMA, second/subsequent offense (Class I felony)
- 1 count of maintaining a drug trafficking place, second/subsequent offense (Class I felony)
Traffic Stop and Statements to Police
During the investigation, Belt-Dixon was reportedly stopped by police in a vehicle registered in his name. Officers said he admitted to using drugs, including cocaine, crack, ecstasy, and heroin, and acknowledged that the substances in the bedroom were his.
According to the complaint, Belt-Dixon allegedly admitted to swallowing methamphetamine during the stop, but later denied doing so, prompting a precautionary hospital visit.
Court Appearance and Bond
Belt-Dixon appeared in court via video from Racine County Jail on November 11. Court Commissioner Alice A. Rudebusch found probable cause and set a $35,000 cash bond. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for November 20 at 8:30 a.m.
As part of his bond conditions, Belt-Dixon must:
- Submit to random drug testing
- Refrain from possessing weapons or controlled substances
- Check in with Racine County’s Alternatives Program following court appearances
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