BARTON COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating two suspects after a weekend search at a home in Great Bend.
Just after 12:30p.m. Saturday, detectives and deputies of the Barton County Sheriff’s office executed a search warrant at 1411 18th St. in Great Bend, according to sheriff Brian Bellendir.
The warrant was executed as part of an ongoing methamphetamine distribution case. The residence was secured without incident and two suspects were taken into custody.
Brent Bretz age 41 who lived at the residence was arrested for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. Also arrested at the scene was Michael S. Johnson age 43 of rural Great Bend. Johnson was charged with possession of methamphetamine.
During the course the investigation detectives discovered methamphetamine, firearms, explosives as well as drug paraphernalia. It is expected further charges will be filed by the Barton County Attorney’s Office after review of the case.
Bretz is being held on a $50,000 bond. Johnson has posted a $10000 bond and was released.
The Sheriff’s Office was assisted at scene by the Great Bend Police Department Detective division