May 06, 2021

RCPD: Kan. felon wanted for distribution of drugs near school

Posted May 06, 2021 6:24 PM
Alvarez has previous convictions for theft, burglary and drug possession, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections
Alvarez has previous convictions for theft, burglary and drug possession, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections

MANHATTAN —Law enforcement authorities are asking for help finding a suspect with a warrant for his arrest for the alleged distribution of drugs near a Manhattan school.

On social media, the Riley County Police Department reported they are working to find 42-year-old Eladio Fuentes Alvarez Jr. of Manhattan. He is wanted on a warrant for two counts of distribution of a controlled substance within 1,000 feet of a school, two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, two counts of criminal possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and a separate failure to appear warrant for unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and two counts of interference with law enforcement.

If you have any information on his whereabouts, please contact RCPD at (785) 537-2112 or Crime Stoppers at (785) 539-7777