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GBPD arrests two on drug charges in separate traffic stops
John Kraft
John Kraft

The Great Bend Police Department arrested two individuals on multiple drug charges over the weekend in separate incidents stemming from traffic stops.

In the first, at around 10 p.m. Friday, a GBPD officer conducted a traffic stop on a 1996 Chevy Lumina in the 1200 block of Main Street for a reported traffic violation. In the course of the stop, GBPD service dog Menta was deployed and conducted a free air sniff around the exterior of the vehicle. After performing the sniff, K-9 Menta alerted to the presence of illegal narcotics. 

Officers then conducted a search of the vehicle, and located suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. The driver, John Kraft, was arrested and transported to the Barton County Jail and booked in lieu of bond on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and no drug tax stamp.

In the second incident, which occurred around 11:45 p.m. Saturday, a GBPD officer conducted a traffic stop on a 1998 Chevy Monte Carlo in the 2500 block of 10th Street, also for an alleged traffic violation. During the stop, Menta was deployed and conducted a free air sniff around the exterior of the vehicle. After performing the sniff, Menta alerted to the presence of illegal narcotics. Officers then conducted a search of the vehicle and located suspected methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. The driver, identified as Jessica Martin, was arrested and transported to the Barton County Jail and booked in lieu of bond on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and no drug tax stamp.

Both incidents are currently under investigation. Anyone with information on these cases, or any other case, is encouraged to contact the GBPD by calling 620-793-4120 or Crime Stoppers at 620-792-1300.

Jessica Martin
Jessica Martin