Nov 03, 2023

2 accused of selling drugs in southwest Kansas

Posted Nov 03, 2023 2:00 PM
Vela-photo Finney Co.
Vela-photo Finney Co.

FINNEY COUNTY — Just before 4 p.m. Oct. 30, Garden City police conducted a traffic stop in the 1500 block of N. 8th Street in Garden City, according to a media release.

Officers made contact with 36-year-old Joseph Vela and 23-year-old Francisco Garcia.

Garcia-photo Finney Co.
Garcia-photo Finney Co.

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

Vela and Garcia were arrested at the scene and are now being held in the Finney County Jail on requested charges of Possession with Intent to Distribute Stimulants and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.