Deputies find pound of meth, firearm, arrest 2 Kan. felons

RENO COUNTY — The Reno County Drug Enforcement Unit made a pair of significant arrests this week.

Just after 9p.m. Nov. 3, the drug enforcement unit stopped a car for a traffic violation in the 11000 block of east Arlington Road, just east of Haven, according to the Reno Co. Sheriff's Department.

Deputies found methamphetamine that was stored in a quart-sized plastic baggie, which later weighed in at 1 lb. Underneath one of the seats, there was a loaded M-11 9mm firearm. There were several other items of drug paraphernalia found throughout the vehicle. Both occupants were arrested on suspicion of numerous drug charges.

Kuker has previous convictions for burglary, theft, aggravated robbery and aggravated assault, according to the Kan. Dept. of Corrections

Bradley Kuker, 47, Dodge City, is being held on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to distribute, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and driving while suspended.

Thomas has previous convictions for identity theft, criminal threat, aggravated battery, theft, forgery and aggravated endangering a child, according to the Kan. Dept. of Corrections

Anthony Thomas, 39, also of Dodge City, is being held on requested charges possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute (100g-<1kg), possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to distribute, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and illegal transportation of alcohol.