Oct 06, 2022

Police: Kan. couple had forgery documents, drugs and a gun

Posted Oct 06, 2022 2:00 PM
Scales-photo Shawnee Co.
Scales-photo Shawnee Co.

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on multiple charges 

Just before 3a.m. Oct. 4, police served a narcotics search warrant on a vehicle during a traffic stop in the 700 Block SW Fairlawn in Topeka, according to Police Captain Jerry Monasmith.  

Officers located methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, marijuana, forgery documents and a firearm.

As a result 40-year-old Corey Scales and 35-year-old Candace Scales both of Topeka were transported to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections.

Scales-photo Shawnee Co.
Scales-photo Shawnee Co.

Corey Scales was booked on requested charges of Possession of methamphetamine with the intent of distribution, Criminal possession of a weapon by a felon, Aggravated endangering a child; Reckless Situation and Possession of marijuana.

Candace Scales is being held on Possession of methamphetamine with the intent of distribution, Criminal possession of a weapon by a felon, Aggravated endangering a child; Reckless Situation, Possession of drug paraphernalia with intent of distribution and Forgery.