Dec 05, 2019

Police find drugs, arrest Kansas felon in Great Bend

Posted Dec 05, 2019 4:30 PM

Wedgeworth photo Barton Co.


BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new charges after a drug bust in Barton County.


Just before 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, police executed a narcotics search warrant at a residence located at 1200 9th Street in Great Bend, according to a media release.


Upon arrival, police arrested Tiffany Wedgeworth, age 31, on a warrant for failure to appear through Great Bend Municipal Court.


During a thorough search of the residence, police found methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.


Wedgeworth was arrested and transported to the Barton County Detention Center where she was booked in lieu of bond on the arrest warrant and multiple narcotics violations.


She has four previous convictions that include drugs and for battery, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections