On Tuesday, Dec. 8 at approximately 11:50 a.m., deputies from the Barton County Sheriff's Office were at 1212 Baker in Great Bend attempting to contact Audra Cross, age 36, in reference to harboring a runaway case they were investigating.
Deputies were unable to make contact with anyone inside the residence.
While on scene, another juvenile who had been reported as a runaway through the Great Bend Police Department, called his mother on the phone. The juvenile told his mother he was in the house and the police were outside. The mother of the juvenile contacted the Police Department and stated she was told by the juvenile he had a firearm and would use it.
Officers with the Great Bend Police Department responded to assist.
Deputies were able to contact Cross over the phone and got her to come out of the residence. Cross advised law enforcement that Horacio Carrasco-Olivias, age 21, was also inside the residence. Carrasco-Olivias eventually exited the residence. Cross along with Carrasco-Olivias stated there was no one else inside the residence. Cross and Carrasco-Olivias were interviewed and left the area.
Officers were able to make contact by phone with the juvenile, who later came out of the residence. Officers learned the juvenile had been staying at the residence for several nights.
A short time later, deputies located Cross and Carrasco-Olivias in the area. Cross and Carrasco-Olivias were arrested for contributing to a child's misconduct.
A search warrant was later obtained for the residence. Items belonging to the juvenile were located inside the residence.
If you have any information on this crime, or any other crime, contact the Great Bend Police Department at 793-4120 or Crime Stoppers at 792-1300.