On April 6, at approximately 2:50 p.m., officers with the Great Bend Police Department initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 1100 block of K-96 Highway for a moving infraction.
During the traffic stop, K9 Menta was utilized to conduct a free air sniff, where she alerted to the odor of illegal narcotics. Officers located prescription medications, marijuana and drug paraphernalia inside of the vehicle. Officers also located a pair of brass knuckles and a firearm.
The driver of the vehicle, Laughn Seltmann, age 56, was placed under arrest for possession of controlled substances, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, criminal use of a weapon, unlawful carry of a weapon, driving while suspended and no proof of current insurance. Seltmann was transported to the Barton County Jail where he was booked in lieu of bond.
If anyone has any information regarding this or any other investigation, they are encouraged to contact the Great Bend Police Department at (620) 793-4120 or Great Bend Crime Stoppers at (620) 792-1300.
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On April 7, at approximately 2:39 p.m., officers with the Great Bend Police Department initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 1000 block of Garfield Street for an equipment infraction.
During the traffic stop, K9 Menta was utilized to conduct a free air sniff, where she alerted to the odor of illegal narcotics. Officers located a glass pipe containing a white residue and a small bag containing a white powdery substance.
The driver of the vehicle, Crystal Bates, age 38, was placed under arrest for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving without a license. BATES was transported to the Barton County Jail where she was booked in lieu of a $10,000 bond.
If anyone has any information regarding this or any other investigation, they are encouraged to contact the Great Bend Police Department at (620) 793-4120 or Great Bend Crime Stoppers at (620) 792-1300.