Criminal threat report leads to arrest of Baxter Springs man, confiscation of meth, guns

(From the Baxter Springs Police Department)

On December 22, 2019 at approximately 1138 hours, Baxter Springs Police Officers were dispatched to Casey's General Store to take a report of a Criminal Threat. The suspect was identified as Shawn Tallant, of Baxter Springs.

Officers set up a perimeter around Tallant's last known address. Tallant was subsequently taken into Police Custody for a Kansas DOC Parole Violation Warrant for Aggravated Assault on LEO, and pending additional Felony Charges.

During the investigation multiple firearms and suspected methamphetamine were located.

Thanks to the Cherokee County Sheriff's Department for assistance with the apprehension of the suspect without incident.

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.