Apr 28, 2026

St. Joseph woman accused of fentanyl possession

Posted Apr 28, 2026 10:30 AM
Chavez photo Atchison Co.
Chavez photo Atchison Co.

ATCHISON COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating two suspects on drug allegations.

Just after 6:00p.m. April 24, police responded to Walmart, 1920 US-73, Atchison, to investigate a theft, according Police Chief Mike Wilson.

Kay photo Atchison Co.
Kay photo Atchison Co.

Christian Chavez, 34, St. Joseph Mo, was taken into custody on a requested charge of theft. The investigation led officers to a second woman, later identified as Mindy S. Kay, 43, St. Jospeh, who was in a vehicle outside the store who was found to be in possession of fentanyl and drug paraphernalia. Both were taken to the County Jail. Kay is being held on requested charges of  possession of fentanyl and drug paraphernalia.