Junction City Police say they’ve arrested a suspect in connection with a string of recent tire slashings.

Officers on Monday morning spotted 30-year-old William Kenneth Taylor and say he ran when they tried to make contact. After a brief chase, police say Taylor was taken into custody without incident.

He’s being held at the Geary County Corrections Center on 10 counts of damage to property and burglary, tied to reports of tire slashings in the 200 to 400 blocks of West 5th and West 6th Streets and other nearby areas.

Police say the investigation is ongoing and are asking anyone with information to call Junction City Police or submit an anonymous tip to Geary County Crime Stoppers.

Click here for more Junction City news.

The post JCPD arrests suspect in string of tire slashings appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

One person is jailed following a several-month-long narcotics investigation led by Junction City Police and the Geary County Sheriff’s Office.

Authorities said 39-year-old Mashaun Baker, of Junction City, was arrested Wednesday on a host of charges after officers executed search warrants at two homes in the 1100 block of Haven Drive and the 2000 block of Thompson Drive in Junction City. Charges include distribution, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to manufacture a controlled substance, unlawful acquisition of proceeds from drug transactions, possession of stolen property and no drug tax stamp.

Officers seized approximately 1.25 pounds of methamphetamine, as well as quantities of cocaine, marijuana, fentanyl, three firearms and approximately $17,000 in cash. One of the firearms seized was reported stolen, according to police.

No further information has been released. JCPD says the investigation remains active and ongoing.

Click here for more Junction City news.

The post Junction City man faces multiple charges after drug bust appeared first on News Radio KMAN.