(KNZA)--A Brown County traffic stop leads to the arrest of a Texas man on drug charges.
Brown County Sheriff John Merchant said a deputy stopped a vehicle on U.S. 75 Highway near 150th Road around 9:50 Monday night for a tag light violation.
Upon contract with the driver, Merchant said the deputy detected an odor of burnt marijuana coming from inside the vehicle.
After investigation, 58-year-old Shedrick Ford, of Liberty, Texas was arrested on charges possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, expired vehicle registration, no proof of insurance and driving while license cancelled, suspended or revoked.
Following his arrest, Ford was booked into the Brown County Jail.
The Kansas Highway Patrol assisted.
© Many Signals Communications
MOST VIEWED STORIES
Walnut Township recall coming; Friday mtg erupts in arrest
Sabetha woman arrested in business burglary
Effingham teen facing child sex crimes charges
Severe storms move through NE KS
Rural Horton man charged in alleged beating
Document forgery alleged in ATCO's Walnut Township
Two Brown Co officers honored for their bravery
Severe storms reported Tuesday in NE KS
Atchison man nabbed for neighbor's 4 wheeler theft
Whiting woman pleads to theft of fire dept. funds
Meriden man bound over on rape charge
KS prepares for severe weekend weather
Tornado damage surveyed in NE KS
Two men arrested in Jackson Co for distribute of meth
Winning lottery ticket sold in Falls City about to expire
Richardson County Deputies busy during special enforcement
Former AG Schmidt running for KS' 2nd Congressional District
Two search warrants, two Horton homes, two arrests
LATEST STORIES
Two search warrants, two Horton homes, two arrests
Brown Co Sheriff's Office releases April stats
Flags across KS to fly half-staff Sunday
Commission takes action related to bridge project
Whiting woman pleads to theft of fire dept. funds
Two men arrested in Jackson Co for distribute of meth
Winning lottery ticket sold in Falls City about to expire