A traffic stop in the 1800 block of 10th Street in Great Bend early Thursday morning resulted in three drug-related arrests, Barton County Sheriff Brian Bellendir said. 

At just after 1 a.m. Thursday, a Barton County Sheriff’s Office deputy stopped a vehicle for an equipment for infraction. “During the course the traffic stop, the deputy noted the strong odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle,” Bellendir said. “An interior search of the vehicle was conducted at which time the deputy located a substantial quantity of methamphetamine as well as a smaller quantity of marijuana,” 

The driver was identified as Travis Chism, 47 of Ellinwood. Chism was arrested at the scene and transported to the Barton County Jail without incident.  

Chism was booked on charges of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and introduction of contraband into a correctional facility. He’s currently being held on a $100,000 bond.

Two passengers in the vehicle were also placed under arrest and taken to jail. 

Jeff Dewey, 60 of Great Bend, was also charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and possession of drug paraphernalia. His bond is also set at $100,000. 

The third occupant identified as Jonathan Hiner, 50 of St. Mary’s, was booked on charges of possession of methamphetamine. He’s being held on a $10,000 bond.