POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities in Pottawatomie County are investigating 2 suspects on drug charges and asking for help to locate two others.

On Wednesday, the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office, assisted by the Wamego Police Department, executed a search warrant at a residence in the 100 Block of East Valley Street, in Wamego, according to a media release.

The search warrant was in reference to the possession and distribution of illegal drugs.

As a result of this search warrant a large quantity of marijuana was seized, as well as drug paraphernalia, and cash.

The residents of the home, Brendon Sexton, 24, and Kristin Stalnaker, 22, were arrested for Possession of Marijuana with intent to distribute, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Felony Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Jeroid Garcia, 25, and Nicole Jackson, 22, both of Topeka, were arrested for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia,

All four are currently confined at the Pottawatomie County Jail pending bond being set.

On March 26 the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office with the assistance of the Wamego Police Department executed a search warrant in a hotel room at Simmer Motel, 1215 Highway 24.

The search warrant was in reference to the alleged possession and distribution of illegal drugs. Deputies seized large quantities methamphetamine, marijuana, as well as drug
paraphernalia and scales.

The occupants of the room had left prior to the search. The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s asks for assistance in locating
Leona Craven, 39. She is wanted for the distribution of controlled substances. They are also looking for John Swartz, 45, whose last known address was in Manhattan. He is also wanted for the distribution of controlled substances.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office at 785-457-3353 or their local law enforcement agency.