SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on numerous drug charges, have made an arrest and asking the public for help to find a second suspect.
Just after 11a.m. Wednesday, Narcotics Unit officers served search warrants on two separate houses in the 1100 block of SW Clay in Topeka relating to narcotics distribution, according to Lt. Robert Simmons. Items seized from the residences include methamphetamine, crack cocaine, marijuana, PCP and cash.
Police took Lawrence L. Carter, 42, into custody in reference this investigation.
Several charges are being sent to the District Attorney’s office for a second suspect involved. Jerahn Mandell Moten, 35, who was not there at the time the warrants were served. Police are actively looking for Moten as part of the investigation.
Moten has previous convictions for aggravated battery, violation of the offender registration, aggravated assault and drugs.
Anyone with information regarding this crime is encouraged to contact the Topeka Police