BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating suspects in a series of drug busts over the past twelve days in Barton County and have four suspects in custody.

Just after 1a.m. August 6, a sheriff’s office deputy conducted a traffic stop in the 700 block of NW 10 Ave, according to Sheriff Brian Bellendir.

During the course of the traffic stop, the passenger in the suspect vehicle was found to be in possession of methamphetamine.  The suspect was identified as Bryanne Biggs, 35, of Great Bend.  She was placed under arrest and transported to the Barton County Jail. Upon processing at the detention facility Biggs was found to be concealing more methamphetamine on her person.  She was  was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of drug paraphernalia, and Introduction of Contraband into a Correctional Facility.  Biggs posted a $50, 000.00 surety bond and was released.

At 11:00 p.m. August 13, Sheriff’s Detectives executed a search warrant in the 300 block of West 3rd Street in Hoisington, Officers located methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.  They arrested Judith Evans, 53 of Hoisington and booked her on possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.  She remains in the Barton County Jail in lieu of a $10,000.00 bond.

At 9p.m. on August 16, detectives executed another search in the 400 block of Almond Street in the City of Great Bend.  After gaining entry to the residence deputies found two adults and an 11 year old child.

Deputies also located quantities of methamphetamine, cocaine and drug paraphernalia.  The adults, identified as Kristal Buck, 39 and Charles Buck, 38, both of Great Bend were arrested and transported to the Barton County Jail.  Both were charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Marijuana, No drug Tax Stamp and Aggravated Child Endangerment.  The 11 year old was taken into protective custody.  Both remain in jail in lieu of a $100,000.00 bond.