
BARTON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a wanted Kansas felon caught after a traffic stop in Great Bend.
Just before 2p.m. Thursday, sheriff's detectives had received information about a wanted person being at a residence in Great Bend, according to Sheriff Brian Bellendir.
Detectives conducted a surveillance operation and observed the wanted individual leaving the residence. A traffic stop was conducted at 11th and Baker in Great Bend and took the suspect identified as Jesse Julian, 37, Raymond, into custody.
Further investigation revealed Julian was in possession of more than 100g of methamphetamine, according to Bellendir.
In addition to a District Court Warrant and a probation violation, Julian is being held on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. The probation violation warrant carries a $10,000 bond and the distribution charges a $300,000 bond.
Deputies also seized $3000 cash as well as a 2015 Harley-Davidson motorcycle, according to Bellendir.