On July 30, at approximately 11:04 p.m., an officer from the Great Bend Police Department observed a vehicle driving without any headlights. The officer initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle in the 1500 block of Morton Street.
The driver, and only occupant of the vehicle, who was later identified as Armando Venzor-Marquez, age 37, fled from the traffic stop on foot. A foot pursuit ensued, and while officers were attempting to place Venzor-Marquez under arrest, he continued to resist officers, causing the officers to utilize a taser to aid in the arrest.
At the time of the arrest, Venzor-Marquez was in possession of a loaded handgun. K9 Niko responded to the abandoned vehicle, and alerted to the odor of narcotics. A search of the vehicle was completed, and methamphetamine, paraphernalia, an open container of alcohol and a second firearm were located.
Venzor-Marquez was transported to the Barton County Jail, where he 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 or online at p3tips.com.