Topeka police arrest 2 in Tuesday narcotics search

TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - Officers arrested two Topekans on Tuesday after a double narcotics search warrant in downtown and south Topeka, according to a news release.

Officers arrived at the 200 block of Southwest 21st Street and the 700 block of Southwest 8th Street where they arrested 31-year-old Taylor Arterberry and 30-year-old Damien Arterberry. The charges are as follows:

Taylor Arterberry:

• Felon in possession of a firearm
• Distribution of marijuana
• Possession of drug paraphernalia
• Failure to have drug tax stamp affixed

Damien Arterberry:

• Distribution of marijuana
• Distribution of marijuana within a 1000 feet of a school
• Possession of drug paraphernalia
• Possession of hallucinogenic
• Failure to have a drug tax stamp affixed

Officers have booked both Taylor and Damien into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections.