(KNZA)--Two Topeka men were arrested in Jackson County late Tuesday night for distribution of methamphetamine and other charges following a traffic stop.
Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse, in a release, said a Sheriff's deputy conducted a traffic stop on a car around 11:30 for a traffic infraction near U.S. 75 Highway and Columbine Drive, north of Holton.
During the traffic stop, Morse said a Jackson County Sheriff- K-9 alerted to the odor of illegal drugs inside the vehicle. During a search of the vehicle, about 3.7 ounces of methamphetamine, a hallucinogenic drug, drug paraphernalia and a firearm were located.
The driver, 35-year-old Thomas Myers, was arrested for distribution of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, criminal use of weapons and criminal possession of weapon by felon
The passenger, 35-year-old Rashad Holloway, was arrested for distribution of methamphetamine, possession of a hallucinogenic drug and possession of drug paraphernalia. Holloway was also arrested on a felony warrant from Geary County, Kansas for a probation violation stemming from a previous distribution of methamphetamine charge from 2022.
Following their arrest, both men were booked into the Jackson County Jail.
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