Adam C. Evans

Investigators with the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant at 5979 SE 60th, north of Riverton, on Monday afternoon.

During the course of the search, detectives located and seized suspected narcotics and took two minor children into police protective custody.

Arrested at the scene was Adam C. Evans, 35, of the home. Evans is being held in the Cherokee County Jail on allegations of Possessing Methamphetamine, Possessing Drug Paraphernalia and 2 Counts of Child Endangerment.

Evans is also being held on an outstanding felony drug warrant out of Jasper County, Missouri.

The investigation is ongoing and additional arrests are anticipated.