Apr 22, 2022

Drug task force finds large amount of heroin at Kansas home

Posted Apr 22, 2022 11:01 AM
Martin-photo Shawnee County
Martin-photo Shawnee County

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating  suspects following work by the  the Shawnee County Drug Enforcement Task Force.

Hanvy photo Shawnee Co.
Hanvy photo Shawnee Co.

Officers served a search warrant  in the 1900 block of SW Arrowhead Road in Shawnee County,  according to Deputy Abigail Christian.  A large amount of heroin was located inside the residence. Bradley L. Hanvy, 31, and Logan N. Martin, 28, both of Topeka, were arrested on requested charges of possession of an opiate with intent to distribute and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Pittman-photo Shawnee County
Pittman-photo Shawnee County

Officers also conducted a traffic stop in the 4200 block of SW 6th Street in Topeka on a gray 2010 Dodge Caliber during their narcotics investigation.

During the traffic stop, illegal narcotics and drug paraphernalia were located. Tara C. Pittman, 34, of Topeka was arrested on requested charges of possession of heroin and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Pittman, Hanvy and Martin were booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections.

Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 4200 block of SW 6th Street on a gray 2010 Dodge Caliber during a narcotics investigation, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

During the traffic stop, illegal narcotics and drug paraphernalia were located. Tara C. Pittman, 34, of Topeka was arrested on requested charges of possession of heroin and possession of drug paraphernalia.

The Shawnee County Drug Enforcement Task Force, consisting of the Topeka Police Department and Rossville Police Department, was also assisted by the Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Warrants Unit, Detectives Unit and Uniformed Patrol Unit.