BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas woman in connection with alleged child endangerment in Great Bend.
Just before noon Tuesday, deputies were at a home at 1212 Baker in Great Bend attempting to contact 36-year-old Audra Cross in reference to harboring a runaway case they were investigating, according to a media release.
Deputies were unable to make contact with anyone inside the residence. While on scene, another juvenile who had been reported as a runaway through the Great Bend Police Department, called his mother on the phone. The juvenile told his mother he was in the house and the police were outside. The mother of the juvenile contacted the Police Department and stated she was told by the juvenile he had a firearm and would use it. Officers with the Great Bend Police Department responded to assist.
Deputies were able to contact Cross over the phone and got her to come out of the residence. She advised law enforcement that Horacio Carrasco-Olivias, age 21, was also inside the residence. Carrasco-Olivias eventually exited the residence. Cross along with Carrasco-Olivias stated there was no one else inside the residence. Cross and Carrasco-Olivias were interviewed and left the area.
Officers were able to make contact by phone with the juvenile, who later came out of the residence. Officers learned the juvenile had been staying at the residence for several nights.
A short time later, deputies located Cross and Carrasco-Olivias in the area. Cross and Carrasco-Olivias were arrested for contributing to a child's misconduct. A search warrant was later obtained for the residence. Items belonging to the juvenile were located inside the residence.