ROOKS COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 40-year-old Joseph “Joey” Plante, according to a social media report from the Rooks County Sheriff’s Office.

Plante is on probation for Felony Conviction of Distribution of Marijuana since June of 2018.

On March 22, a Felony Warrant was issued for Plante for Failure to Comply with his probation. Plante has absconded his probation for the last two months. Numerous attempts to contact Plante have been made by law enforcement and Plante has failed to turn himself in.

Plante lives at an address in Stockton, Kansas and has family in Plainville, Kansas and south of Plainville. He is also known to hang out in the Hays and Great Bend areas.

Plante is currently driving a 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, in which the vehicle is registered to Plante. Pictured below is a similar vehicle of Plante’s. Plante is currently working for an Oilfield Service out of Plainville named Skytop and also another Oilfield Service named Discover Drilling.

If anyone see’s Plante, please contact law enforcement immediately. You are welcomed to remain anonymous for any tips we receive. The Rooks County Sheriff’s Office has had success with sharing information with the public in catching wanted fugitives. We appreciate the public’s assistance and we desire to keep the public informed.