On Wednesday, April 9, just before 5 p.m., the Barton County Sheriff’s Office executed simultaneous search warrants in the City of Hoisington. The warrants were the result of a drug investigation. Sheriff’s deputies executed warrants at 306 E. 5th Street and 315 E. 4th Street, both in Hoisington.
The warrant on 5th Street resulted in one arrest. Jericho Hutchinson, age 42, was found to be in possession of methamphetamine and marijuana. He was arrested and transported to the Barton County Jail without incident. He was booked on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine and distribution of methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of a school. Hutchinson is being held in lieu of a $300,000 bond.
The search warrant on 4th Street resulted in two arrests. Arrested at the scene was Brandon Maxwell, age 47 and Kerri Maxwell, age 46. Both were placed under arrest and transported to the Barton County Jail. Both were charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute within 1,000 feet of school. Their bond was set at $300,000.
The search warrants and arrests were part of an extensive investigation lasting several weeks. There may be further arrests related to this investigation.
The Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by members of the Hoisington Police Department and agents from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.