BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects following an investigation into the distribution of meth in Great Bend.
Just after 6p.m. Wednesday, sheriff’s deputies and detectives executed a search warrant at 2320 24th St. in Great Bend, according to Sheriff Brian Bellendir.
The warrant was part of the ongoing investigation and the Sheriff’s Office was looking for a wanted person, José Saul Torres Jr. as well as controlled substances.
Deputies made entry in the residence without resistance and located Torres. During the course the investigation detectives also located methamphetamine, a firearm and drug paraphernalia.
Deputies José Torres Jr., 39 of Great Bend without incident and booked him on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, two counts of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, criminal use of a firearm as well as the Barton County District Court warrant for violation of probation.
The bond on the drug charges is in excess of $100,000, he is being held without bond on the probation violation warrant.
The also arrested Calli Lundquist, 26 of Great Bend on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine and criminal possession of a firearm. The bond on those charges is $10,000. There was also an outstanding Barton County District Court warrant for Lundquist for contempt of court. She is also being held without bond on the District Court warrant, according to Bellendir.
The Sheriff’s office was assisted by a K9 unit from the Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office.