Feb 03, 2023

Two accused of attempting to sell meth in southwest Kansas

Posted Feb 03, 2023 2:00 AM
Garcia-photo Finney County
Garcia-photo Finney County

FINNEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on drug allegations.

Just after 6a.m. Monday, police officers and the Garden City/Finney County Joint Drug Task Force conducted a traffic stop in the 3700 block of E. Schulman Avenue, according to a media release.

Esparza-Gallegos-photo Finney County
Esparza-Gallegos-photo Finney County

Officers made contact with 25-year-old Jessica Esparza-Gallegos,  Garden City and a transient identified as 26-year-old Rodolfo Garcia.

After further investigation, a search of the vehicle was conducted, where suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were located.

Esparza-Gallegos and Garcia were arrested at the scene and are being held on requested charges that include Possession of Methamphetamine w/ Intent to Distribute, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.