Bentley police arrested a 52-year-old man on 10 November 2026 on suspicion of aggravated child endangerment and multiple drug offences.[1] The man was Nathan Whorton, and he was booked into the Sedgwick County Jail.[2] He was booked on suspicion of marijuana cultivation, distribution of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, aggravated child endangerment and violating the Kansas Drug Tax Stamp Act.[2] An infant and a 17-year-old from the home were referred to the Kansas Department for Children and Families.[1]

Officers served a search warrant at a home in the 10400 block of North 151st Street West near Bentley on the morning of 10 November.[2] Officers seized 350 items, including evidence of a suspected marijuana growing operation.[1] KAKE reported that the suspected marijuana growing operation was indoors.[2] The search of the home lasted until 9:30 p.m.[2] Police said they recovered about 7 pounds (3.2 kg) of processed marijuana at the home.[2] They also recovered suspected liquid THC oil and marijuana resin, psilocybin mushrooms, poppy plants, small amounts of LSD and fentanyl, and drug paraphernalia.[2] Additional charges were possible pending laboratory results, police said.[1]

The case will be presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office for consideration of formal charges.[1] The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office, Sedgwick County Animal Control and Andale Police Department are assisting with the case.[1]