Derek Frakes (top left), Kimberly Wagner (top center), Steven Schler (top right), Morton Alfrey (bottom left), Randy Glander (bottom center) and Tristan Morris (bottom right).(Brown Co. Sheriff's Office)
(KNZA)--The execution of two search warrants Thursday evening in Hiawatha led to the arrest of five Hiawatha residents on drug charges and a Topeka resident on outstanding warrants.
Brown County Sheriff John Merchant said the search warrants were served simultaneously at 711 and 714 Iowa Street.
At 711 Iowa Street, 36-year-old Derek Frakes was arrested on charges of distribution of methamphetamine, possession of meth and possession of drug paraphernalia.
56-year-old Kimberly Wagner and 65-year-old Steven Schler were arrested on charges of possession of meth and possession of drug paraphernalia.
At 714 Iowa Street, 61-year-old Morton Alfrey was arrested on charges of possession of meth, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
54-year-old Randy Glander was arrested on charges of possession of Meth and possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
25-year-old Tristan Morris was arrested on a misdemeanor city of Horton warrant for failure to appear and Jackson County felony probation violation warrant.
Merchant said the Brown County Sheriff's Office Drug Task Force, Hiawatha Police Department , Kansas Highway Patrol and Brown County Attorney worked together to make the arrests.
He said many hours of casework, preparation and planning went into the investigation as well as concerns of the public.
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