Man arrested on drug-related charges in Frontenac

A multiple-agency investigation has led to the arrest of a man on drug-related charges in Frontenac, Kansasl in Crawford County.

The arrest followed the serving of a search warrant at an apartment in Frontenac on Tuesday of this week.

The agencies involved included the Frontenac Police Department, the Crawford County Sheriff’s office and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) .

The Frontenac Police Department says investigators found documentation related to the Violent Offender Registration Act. Investigators also found suspected cocaine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and money.

33-year-old Ricky Burns, Jr. was taken into custody on an outstanding warrant.

He faces the following charges:

• Violation of the Violent Offender Registration Act (First Offense; Person)
• Distribution of opiates, opioids, narcotics, or certain stimulants (3.5–<100 grams)
• Distribution or possession with intent to distribute drug paraphernalia for illegal use
• Possession of marijuana