Mar 20, 2023

Deputies found stolen vehicles, drugs during investigation

Posted Mar 20, 2023 12:30 PM
Sumner-photo Shawnee Co.
Sumner-photo Shawnee Co.

WABAUNSEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after an arrest.

 On Sunday, the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division and the Sheriff’s Proactive Operational Response Team (S.P.O.R.T.) assisted the Wabaunsee County Sheriff’s Office with the execution of a search warrant in the 100 block of Darling Street in Willard, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

During the execution of the search warrant, deputies found three stolen vehicles; a stolen ATV from Wabaunsee County, a stolen ATV from the City of Topeka and a stolen motorcycle from Riley County. 

They also located multiple illegal narcotics including methamphetamine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia and distribution items.

Deputies arrested 46-year-old Matthew J. Sumner and booked him into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of distribution of opiates and possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia.