(KNZA)--A Topeka man was arrested on drug possession charges following a traffic stop in Jackson County Friday afternoon.
Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse, in a release, said the Sheriff's Office received a call around 1:30 of a reckless driver on U.S. 75 Highway near 266th Road, driving on the shoulder of the highway and into oncoming traffic.
The deputy located the vehicle heading south on U.S 75, just north of Holton, and initiated a traffic stop near 192nd Road.
As a result of the traffic stop, the driver, 38-year-old Josiah Williams was arrested for possession of cocaine, possession of stimulant, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol , incapable of safely operating; 2nd offense, transporting an open container of alcohol, violation of driving restrictions, improper driving on laned roadway and trafficking contraband into correctional facility.
Following his arrest, Williams was booked into the Jackson Co Jail.
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