Pittsburg Woman, Juvenile Arrested in Weapons and Drugs Raid

Police execute search warrant, make multiple arrests at Chestnut Street residence

Apr. 16, 2026 at 1:06am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a handgun magazine or ammunition clip, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conveying the stark, gritty, investigative nature of the police raid.A recent raid on a Pittsburg residence uncovers the ongoing challenges of addressing weapons, drugs, and child endangerment in the community.Pittsburg Today

Law enforcement officers with the Pittsburg Police Department executed a search warrant at a residence in the 600 block of N Chestnut Street on Wednesday morning, April 15, 2026. During the raid, police detained multiple adults and juveniles, including a runaway juvenile in state custody. One adult, 38-year-old Nikki K. Davis, was arrested and charged with felony aggravated endangering of a child and two counts of felony contributing to a child's misconduct. A 17-year-old juvenile was also taken into custody and charged with felony criminal use of weapons and felony criminal possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Why it matters

The execution of this search warrant and subsequent arrests highlight ongoing concerns about weapons, drugs, and child endangerment in the Pittsburg community. The involvement of a runaway juvenile also raises questions about the challenges faced by local law enforcement and social services in protecting vulnerable youth.

The details

According to the Pittsburg Police Department, the search warrant was obtained as part of an investigation into the possession of weapons and controlled substances at the Chestnut Street residence. The department's Special Response Team was utilized to make the initial entry into the home. During the search, multiple adults were detained, as well as several juveniles, including one who was a currently entered runaway in state custody. The runaway juvenile was turned over to TFI Family Services. At the conclusion of the search, Nikki K. Davis, 38, was arrested and charged with felony aggravated endangering of a child and two counts of felony contributing to a child's misconduct. A 17-year-old juvenile was also taken into custody and charged with felony criminal use of weapons and felony criminal possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

  • The search warrant was executed on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at approximately 8:40 AM.

The players

Nikki K. Davis

A 38-year-old Pittsburg resident who was arrested and charged with felony aggravated endangering of a child and two counts of felony contributing to a child's misconduct.

Pittsburg Police Department

The law enforcement agency that executed the search warrant and made the arrests.

TFI Family Services

The organization that took custody of the runaway juvenile detained during the raid.

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What they’re saying

“The investigation into this incident is ongoing at this time. Anyone having information related to this incident, or other crimes, 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.”

— Pittsburg Police Department

What’s next

The juvenile suspect was transported to the Southeast KS Regional Juvenile Detention Center in Girard, and Ms. Davis was booked into the Crawford County Jail. The investigation into this incident is ongoing, and the police are urging anyone with information to come forward.

The takeaway

This raid highlights the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement in Pittsburg when it comes to addressing issues of weapons, drugs, and child endangerment in the community. The involvement of a runaway juvenile also underscores the need for greater coordination between law enforcement and social services to protect vulnerable youth.