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Two Month Investigation Leads to Two-Person Arrest on Fentanyl Distribution Charges

Friday, April 12

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — A two-month investigation by the Reno County Drug Enforcement Unit and Hutchinson Police Special Operations unit has led to the arrest of two persons on fentanyl distribution charges.On Wednesday a traffic stop... Read More.

Sen. Moran Speaks on the Rise of Fentanyl Deaths Resulting from the Crisis at the Southern Border

Friday, September 29

Moran: The border is by far the single most important line of defense By the Office of U.S. Senator for Kansas Jerry Moran WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice and Science – spoke on the... Read More.

KBI, McPherson Law Enforcement and Wichita Police Arrest Wichita Man for Distribution of Fentanyl, Firearm Charges and Other Crimes

Wednesday, September 13

By the Kansas Bureau of Investigation SEDGWICK COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), along with the McPherson County Sheriff’s Office, the McPherson Police Department, and the Wichita Police Department, arrested a Wichita man following an investigation into fentanyl distribution.At approximately 9:30... Read More.

Great Bend Man Arrested on Fentanyl Distribution Charges

Wednesday, August 16

By Lucky Kidd GREAT BEND, Kan. — A 35-year-old Great Bend man was arrested Tuesday evening on fentanyl distribution charges.The Barton County Sheriff's Office said Chet Whetham was taken into custody after deputies executed a search warrant at his residence... Read More.

New Taskforce Announced to Combat Fentanyl in Kansas

Tuesday, July 25

By Kansas Bureau of Investigation TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), the Kansas Attorney General’s Office, the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP), and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) announced a new collaborative initiative to combat fentanyl in Kansas called the Joint Fentanyl... Read More.

McPherson to Hold Community Fentanyl Awareness Presentation

Friday, July 21

McPHERSON, Kan. — Members of the community are invited to a free fentanyl awareness presentation on August 24 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the McPherson Community Building located at 122 E. Marlin Street. The event will be hosted by the... Read More.

Kansas Law Enforcement Cracking Down on Fentanyl Distribution

Wednesday, July 12

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) – Last month the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the Attorney General’s office announced a new task force aimed at cracking down on fentanyl distribution in the state. But drug policy experts say enforcement efforts don’t address the root issue of... Read More.

Hutchinson Police Make Arrests in Relation to Fatal Fentanyl Overdose

Thursday, June 22

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – On Tuesday, June 20th, 2023, Christa L. Redd, 36 YOF of Hutchinson, was arrested for 1) Distributing a controlled substance causing death, 2) Distributing a controlled substance causing great bodily harm (2 counts), and 3) Unlawful distribution of a controlled substance... Read More.

Kansas Law Enforcement Agencies Seize Thousands of Counterfeit Pills in Fentanyl Crackdown

Thursday, June 15

By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation and Kansas Highway Patrol seized thousands of counterfeit pills containing fentanyl in the first large haul of a state team designed to combat the flow of the synthetic drug.The Joint Fentanyl Impact Team,... Read More.

Kansas Governor Signs Bipartisan Bill Decriminalizing use of Fentanyl Test Strips

Thursday, May 11

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector SHAWNEE, Kan. — Gov. Laura Kelly had the late Cooper Davis and Sebastain Sheahan in mind Thursday when signing into law bipartisan legislation designed to save lives by decriminalizing in Kansas use of test strips capable of detecting presence of... Read More.

Hutchinson Man Arrested for Fentanyl Possession

Friday, March 31

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – On Wednesday, March 29, 2023, officers with the Hutchinson Police Department Special Operations Division arrested Holden S. Walden 31 YOM for possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute. Officers... Read More.

Kansas House Committee Okays Fentanyl Test Strips

Sunday, February 19

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - A Kansas House committee has advanced a plan to legalize fentanyl test strips. The proposal is wrapped into a bill that would also create a state board to look for ways to prevent drug overdose deaths. The test strips can... Read More.