BARTON COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities in Barton County are investigating a suspect who was arrested following a standoff on Monday evening.

On Monday afternoon a Barton County Sheriff’s officer received information regarding the location of a wanted suspect, according to a media release.

Deputies put a residence under surveillance and observed the individual leaving in a vehicle. Officers followed the vehicle and a felony traffic stop was conducted in the 100 block of Southeast 20 Road.

The driver, a white female was ordered from the vehicle and complied. The passenger, who was known to be Robert Scheuerman, 35, Larned, refused to exit the vehicle and brandished a weapon.

Scheuerman then threatened to shoot himself. Scheuerman was wanted for a parole violation warrant from Pawnee County.

Deputies were able to block the vehicle as to prevent the suspect from escaping the scene. After about one hour and 40 minutes we were able to convince Scheuerman to lay down the 9 mm handgun and exit the vehicle. Scheuerman was arrested and taken into custody.

Scheuerman was found to be in possession of more than 100 grams of suspected methamphetamine valued at about $5,000 as well as in excess of $3,000 cash.

Scheuerman was arrested for the parole violation warrant from Pawnee County, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, felon in possession of a firearm, no drug tax stamp and resisting arrest. He was transported and booked at the Barton County jail without incident.

The female driver was released, charges may be filed against her at a later date.

The Barton County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by a deputy from the Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office and an Enforcement Officer from Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks who happened to be in the area.