On Monday, July 31 at about 2:30 p.m. Barton County Sheriff’s detectives obtained a search warrant for a location in Olmitz. Deputies and detectives executed a search warrant at 306 Garfield Street.

Deputies had to force entry into the residence and discovered three persons hiding in various locations. During the course of the search, Sheriff’s Officers located approximately 2 ½ pounds of processed marijuana. Detectives also confiscated more than two ounces of methamphetamine. US currency, scales, packaging material and other paraphernalia were located in the residence.

Arrested at the scene were Josh Frydendall, age 26 of Great Bend; Darren Halzle, age 34 of rural St. John; and Rachel Kelley, age 40 of Olmitz. All three were booked on charges of distribution of methamphetamine, distribution of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond on all three subjects is $100,000.

Eric Peters, age 37, was arrested Tuesday afternoon in Hoisington and was wanted for questioning in connection with the drug charges listed above as well as questioning in an aggravated battery case, rape case and criminal possession of a firearm. Peters was booked for distribution of certain hallucinogenics, possession of methamphetamine, and rape with a bond of $100,000. Peters was also booked for felony obstruction with a bond in lieu of $5,000.

A K-9 officer from the Great Bend Police Department assisted the Sheriff’s Office. Further arrests are expected.