Pictured clockwise from left: Kristina Lewis, Elton Provo, Myra Hagler, Barbara Slemp, Jami Weeks, and Gary Allen/Credit: Brown Co Sheriff's Office
(KNZA)--A lengthy investigation by the Hiawatha Police Department has lead to the arrest of seven people on drug related charges.
According to a press release from Hiawatha Police Chief John Defore, a search warrant was served at 607 Ottawa Street Wednesday evening following the investigation into allegations of illegal drug use and sale from the residence.
Taken into custody were 45-year-old Gilbert Allen, 35-year-old Myra Hagler, 47-year-old Kristina Lewis, 51-year-old Elton Provo, 42-year-old Barbara Slemp and 37-year-old Jami Weeks, all of Hiawatha, along with 26-year-old Stephen Cadue of Horton.
Steven Cadue/Credit: Brown Co Sheriff's Office
All seven were booked into the Brown County Jail.
The Kansas Highway Patrol assisted in the execution of the search warrant.
Defore says criminal charges are pending against the seven individuals following completion of investigative reports and review by the Brown County Attorney.
The investigation is ongoing.
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