The Kansas Bureau of Investigation, the Chanute Police Department, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department, the Allen County Sheriff’s Department, the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP), and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) made several arrests Wednesday following an eight-month investigation into the distribution of illegal drugs.
With assistance from the Neosho County Attorney’s Office, the Allen County Attorney’s Office, and the United States Attorney’s Office, arrest warrants were issued for individuals related to the distribution of methamphetamine. During the execution of one of the arrest warrants at 804 N. Garfield, in Chanute, suspicious explosive devices were located. The ATF and KHP Hazardous Device Unit responded to assist with the safe removal of these devices and aid in the investigation.
Arrested during this operation were (the listed charge may be the most serious of several charges):
• Shadow McKinney, age 28, Chanute, (2 counts) Distribution of methamphetamine within 1,000 ft. of a school, and Distribution of methamphetamine
• Kerry Wilson, age 41, Chanute, (6 Counts) Distribution of methamphetamine within 1,000 ft. of a school
• Anna Stockenbrand, age 31, Chanute, (2 counts) Distribution of methamphetamine within 1,000 ft. of a school
• Deedra Bright, age 36, Cherryvale, Distribution of methamphetamine
• Gina Perez, age 37, Chanute, (2 counts) Distribution of methamphetamine within 1,000 ft. of a school
• Michael Naff, age 35, Chanute, (2 counts) Distribution of methamphetamine within 1,000 ft. of a school
• Ellen Fisher, age 34, Iola, Distribution of methamphetamine
• Quintin Obermiller, age 30, Iola, Distribution of methamphetamine
• Markus K. Steeves, age 47, Chanute, (2 counts) Distribution of methamphetamine within 1,000 ft. of school property, Criminal use of an explosive
Pending arrests connected to this operation:
• Kevin Pratt, age 45, Iola, (2 counts) Distribution of methamphetamine within 1,000 ft. of a school
• Jessica Rogers, age 39, Iola, Distribution of methamphetamine
• Timothy J. Mishler, age 30, Chanute, (2 counts) Distribution of methamphetamine.
The joint operation represented a coordinated law enforcement effort to reduce the accessibility of illegal drugs impacting Southeast Kansas. This investigation is ongoing.
