GREAT BEND — Just after midnight Saturday, Barton County Sheriff’s deputies seized a substantial quantity of methamphetamine.
According to the sheriff’s office, Deputy Brant Harms was on routine patrol in southeast Barton County, when he observed a vehicle driving in a field south of U.S. 56. After observing the vehicle for short distance, Harms conducted a traffic stop and identified the driver as Justin L. Peterson, 26, Wichita, formerly of Great Bend. During the course the traffic stop, it was learned Peterson had two outstanding warrants from Russell and Barton counties. Further investigation allegedly revealed approximately 250 grams of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and other items.
Peterson was arrested for the warrants and for possession with intent to distribute, as well as failure to comply with the Kansas Drug Tax Stamp Act. Peterson is being held in the Barton County jail in lieu of $300,000 bond.