Methamphetamine Distribution Arrest

Released by Maj. B. Henderson
PITTSBURG, KANSAS – On Tuesday night, May 5, 2026, at approximately 8:00 PM, law enforcement officers with the Pittsburg Police Department were on routine patrol in the area of the 500 block of N. Broadway Street, in Pittsburg, when they observed a 2015 Nissan Rogue, which was traveling northbound on Broadway, run the red traffic light at the intersection of 5th Street.

The officers initiated a traffic stop on the Rogue at the intersection of 6th and Broadway and met with the driver, 55-year-old Lee A. Simoncic, of Pittsburg. Officers ran Mrs. Simoncic’s information and were informed that she held an active warrant for her arrest out of the Neosho County, Kansas, District Court for failure to appear. Mrs. Simoncic was taken into custody without incident and she was transported to the jail at the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office for booking on her arrest warrant.

After the officers and Mrs. Simoncic arrived at the county jail, Mrs. Simoncic disclosed that she had several items of illegal drugs concealed on her person. These items, believed to be methamphetamine and related drug paraphernalia, were collected from Mrs. Simoncic. The items of methamphetamine were found to be in several smaller plastic baggies and were of
sufficient weight to believe their intended purpose was distribution. Mrs. Simoncic was arrested for her Neosho County arrest warrant, as well as felony distribution of methamphetamine, felony possession of methamphetamine, misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, and for no proof of liability insurance. Mrs. Simoncic is currently being held in lieu of a $75,000 bond.

Mrs. Simoncic is considered to be innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. This incident is still under investigation. Anyone who has information related to this, or other incidents, is urged to contact the Pittsburg Police Department at (620) 231-1700, or at our automated tip line, (620) 231-TIPS (8477). Callers may remain anonymous.