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Traffic stops lead to drug arrests
Devin Sullivan 2024
Devin Sullivan

Barton County Sheriff’s deputies made two arrests following a routine traffic stop at the intersection of 11th and Williams, at approximately 5 p.m. on Sunday. 

Another arrest was made after a traffic stop on Tuesday, Aug. 27.

On Aug. 25, deputies stopped a 2002 Chevrolet Blazer for a traffic infraction. According to a press release from the Barton County Sheriff’s Office, the driver and passenger were acting suspiciously, which prompted the deputies to call in Menta, the Sheriff’s Office K-9. Upon deployment, the dog indicated the presence of controlled substances. Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were located in the vehicle.

Arrested at the scene was Devin Sullivan, 63, of Great Bend and Jennifer Willenberg, 41, also of Great Bend. Both were charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and no drug tax stamp. Both have since posted a $10,000 bond and been released.

On Aug. 27, at about 4:15 p.m., BCSO deputies conducted a traffic stop on U.S. 281 near mile marker 102, just south of the city of Great Bend. Deputies conducted a probable cause search of the vehicle and located suspected cocaine, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

Arrested at the scene was Morgan Sallabedra, age 24 of Great Bend. Sallabedra was transported to the Barton County jail without incident and booked on requested charges of possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and no drug tax stamp. She has since posted a $10,000 bond and has been released.