GREAT BEND TRIBUNE Ellinwood search warrant results in three arrests Eugene Merica
Three men were arrested Tuesday after a search of an Ellinwood residence led to discovery of suspected narcotics and paraphernalia.
According to an Ellinwood Police Department news release, members of the EPD and the Barton County Sheriff’s Office executed a narcotics search warrant at a residence located at 214 West 1st St. in Ellinwood around 5:51 p.m. on Jan. 12.
Upon entry, the officers located a substantial amount of suspected methamphetamine along with packing materials and distribution paraphernalia. The homeowner, Eugene Patrick Merica, 57, and roommate Stewart William Clay, 70, were arrested at the scene. A third individual, Steven Brian Merica, 42, was not home at the time of the search and was later arrested at a residence in Ellinwood.
On the Record - Jan. 8-11, 2021
Great Bend Police
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A subject reported receiving a scam phone call at 1:34 p.m. Friday.
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Interference with a law enforcement officer was reported at 1806 12th St. at 5:36 p.m. Friday. Michael Brohaugh was arrested for obstruction and other outstanding warrants and booked in lieu of bond.