BARTON COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating the a drug overdose death and have three suspects in custody.
Just after 11p.m. Wednesday, detectives executed a search warrant at a local motel at 3200 10th Street in Great Bend, according to Sheriff Brian Bellendir.
During an investigating into the death of a 31-year-old Great Bend man from a suspected methamphetamine overdose, authorities received information that allowed detectives to secure a search warrant for two motel rooms.
Detectives contacted the occupants of the rooms and discovered quantities of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.
They arrested Shaina Kuester, 21, Great Bend, on requested charges of felony obstruction of an officer, possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Kuester was later charged with introduction of contraband into a detention facility when drugs were found on her person while being processed at the county jail. Kuester is being held in lieu of a $40,000 bond.
Deputies also arrested Cassie Scheuerman, 40, Ellinwood, after it was discovered Scheuerman had outstanding warrants from Barton County District Court for probation violations. It is expected she may face further drug charges pending investigation.
The third person arrested at the scene was Perri Pribble, 43, Ellinwood, for outstanding warrants for drug-related charges as well as failed to appear warrants and a parole violation. Pribble is being held without bond in the Barton County Jail for the parole violation warrant.
Two juvenile children belonging to Kuester were present at the time of the search warrant. They were released to family members.
The death investigation is continuing as detectives follow leads and identify parties that may have information.