FINNEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are asking the public for help to locate two southwest Kansas drug suspects.
In February police arrested 48-year-old Kelly Deremus and 31-year-old Shelby Deremus after a high-risk traffic stop.
Officers of the Garden City Police Department and the Garden City/Finney County Joint Drug Task Force conducted the stop in the 3400 block of E. Spruce Street in Garden City, according to a media release.
Officers made contact with the couple as part of an ongoing investigation. Officers had prior knowledge that Kelly Deremus had an active warrant.
After further investigation, a search of the vehicle was conducted. Multiple narcotics were seized to include fentanyl, methamphetamine, marijuana, and counterfeit oxycodone pills.
Officers arrested both at the scene. Due to the location and known criminal history of Kelly Deremus, Victor Ornelas Elementary School and Charles O. Stones Intermediate Center were placed on lockdown for a few minutes as a precaution.
Kelly Deremus was in custody on requested charges that include Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Stimulants, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Ignition Interlock and the Finney County District Court warrant along with Fleeing and Eluding/Driving Under the Influence. Shelby Deremus was held on requested charges of Possession of Stimulants and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
If you have any information on the Deremus’ or their whereabouts, please contact the Finney County Sheriff’s Office directly at 620-272-3700 or anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 620-275-7807 or by texting tip411.