May 02, 2023

KBI agents find fentanyl pills, cocaine at home near a school

Posted May 02, 2023 11:00 PM
Janssen-photo Labette Co.
Janssen-photo Labette Co.

LABETTE COUNTY – Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) agents, along with the Parsons Police Department and the Labette County Sheriff’s Office, arrested two subjects following an investigation, and the execution of a search warrant in Parsons, Kansas, according to a media release from the KBI.

At approximately 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, law enforcement officers conducted a traffic stop, and executed a search warrant at 1720 Dirr Avenue in Parsons.

Oja-photo Labette Co.
Oja-photo Labette Co.

Pills believed to contain fentanyl were located at the residence. Also discovered was cocaine, methamphetamine, drug use paraphernalia, and drug sale paraphernalia.

Following the search, Vincent S. Janssen Sr., 56, of Parsons, was arrested on requested charges of possession of opiates with the intent to distribute within 1,000 feet of school property, possession of cocaine, possession of sale drug paraphernalia, possession of use paraphernalia, and criminal possession of a firearm.

Melissa L. Oja, 50, of Parsons, was arrested on requested charges of possession of opiates with the intent to distribute within 1,000 feet of school property, possession of cocaine, possession of sale drug paraphernalia, possession of use paraphernalia, and criminal possession of a firearm.

Both are being held in the Labette County Jail.