Feb 21, 2022

Couple jailed after drug bust at Kansas home with children

Posted Feb 21, 2022 12:00 AM
Adams-photo Shawnee Co.
Adams-photo Shawnee Co.

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on drug charges after an investigation.

On Friday, members of the Topeka Police Department Narcotics Unit and the Shawnee County Drug Task Force served a search warrant in the 1300 Block of NE Jefferson in Topeka as part of an ongoing investigation, according to Lt. Ronnie Connell.

 Officers located methamphetamine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia and firearms.

Wampler-photo Shawnee Co.
Wampler-photo Shawnee Co.

They arrested Robert Adams, 57 and Tammy Wampler, 46, and transported them to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections.

 Adams is being held on requested charges of  Distribution of methamphetamine within 1000’ of a school, Distribution of marijuana within 1000’ of a school, Possession of drug paraphernalia with intent of distribution, Aggravated Endangering a Child, Unlawful to acquire proceeds from drug transaction and Unlawful distribution of a controlled substance using a communication facility

Wampler was booking on requested charges of  Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant, Possession of drug paraphernalia and Aggravated Endangering a Child.