BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new charges after a weekend arrest.
Just after midnight Nov. 28 a police officer on patrol in the area of the Traveler's Budget Inn, 4200 10th Street in Great Bend observed a man later identified as Zachary Thompson, age 26, loitering in the parking lot, acting suspicious, according to a media release. As the officer was contacting Thompson, another officer arrived on scene to assist.
While speaking to Thompson, an officer located a bag in the area where Thompson had been standing. The officer observed a glass pipe sticking out of the bag. When the officer questioned Thompson about the pipe and bag, he attempted to flee the area. After a brief foot pursuit, Thompson was apprehended and arrested.
Methamphetamine, paraphernalia, and Thompson's ID were among items located in the bag. He was transported to the Barton County Jail where he was booked in lieu of bond. Thompson has previous convictions for theft, criminal trespass and and drugs, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.