Three individuals were arrested after members of the Great Bend Police Department executed narcotics search warrants at two separate residences in Great Bend Tuesday morning.

According to a GBPD report, at around 9 a.m. Tuesday, one search warrant was executed at 2700 Gano St. Officers conducted a thorough search of the property, and suspected methamphetamine, marijuana, and items of drug paraphernalia were located. Tina M. Creamer, 38, and Brian P. Scheideman, 45, were placed under arrest on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, no drug tax stamp, and aggravated child endangerment. Creamer and Scheideman were transported to the Barton County Detention Center where they were booked and confined in lieu of bond. One juvenile male was removed the home and placed with Juvenile Services as a child in need of care.

A second search warrant was executed at approximately 9 a.m. at 2209 28th St. After a thorough search of the property, officers reportedly located methamphetamine and items of drug paraphernalia. Martin L. Martinez, 36, was placed under arrest on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and no drug tax stamp. Martinez was transported to the Barton County Detention Center where he was booked and confined in lieu of bond. One juvenile female was removed from that home and placed with Juvenile Services as a child in need of care.

Scheideman and Martinez were both later released after each posted a $10,000 surety bond.

The investigation is still ongoing. Anyone with any information in reference to this case, or any other case, is urged to contact the GBPD by calling 620-793-4120 or Crime Stoppers at 620-792-1300.