Traffic stop leads to 3rd arrest of suspected meth dealer in Great Bend this week

BARTON COUNTY-For the third time this week the Barton County Sheriff’s Office has taken a suspected methamphetamine dealer into custody.

Just after 7a.m. Saturday, deputies and detectives conducted a traffic stop on a 1999 Oldmobile Alero near the intersection of 10th Street and Kiowa Road at the east city limits of Great Bend, according to Sheriff Bellendir.

During the course that traffic stop, officers discovered a quantity of methamphetamine. It is believed the drugs were in route to Great Bend for distribution.

Arrested at the scene was Kevin “Adam” Pekarek, 37, of Hutchinson.

Saturday morning traffic stop and investigation in Great Bend photo courtesy Barton Co. Sheriff

Pekarek was transported to the Barton County jail where he was booked on two counts of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. One of those counts, stems from an earlier investigation. He is being held in the Barton County jail in lieu of a $100,000 bond on each count.

“Distribution of methamphetamine and its use remains the single most serious issue facing the Sheriff’s Office. We remain committed to curb its use in our county,” said Bellendir.