On Dec. 20, 2022, at about 11 a.m., the Barton County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at 774 NE. 140 Road in northeastern Barton County. This location is about 1.5 miles west of Odin. The Sheriff’s Office had obtained information about drug activity at the location, and a search warrant had been obtained.
Deputies gained entry to the single residence and located the occupants, identified as Michael Clark, 42, and Dallas Lemonds, 41.
During the course of the investigation, the Sheriff’s Office discovered a substantial amount of controlled substances. Deputies found more than 12 pounds of suspected methamphetamine, one pound of marijuana, half a pound of suspected Psilocybin mushrooms, as well as prescription medications. It is estimated the street value of the controlled substances is in excess of $200,000. Further investigation revealed a stolen GMC truck from Wichita and a stolen riding John Deere lawnmower from Barber County. Firearms were also located inside the residence.
Both Clark and Lemonds were arrested at the scene and transported to the Barton County Jail without incident. Both are charged with distribution of methamphetamine, distribution of hallucinogenic drugs, criminal possession of a firearm, and possession of stolen property. Both are being held in lieu of a $500,000 bond.
The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation as well as a detective from the Great Bend Police Department. The investigation is ongoing, and further arrests are expected.