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Pair arrested after Jackson Co traffic stop

(KNZA)--A late Tuesday night Jackson County traffic stop led to the arrest of two individuals on drug charges.

Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse says, shortly after 11:00, a Sheriff- deputy conducted a traffic stop on a car near 150th and Q. Roads.

The driver, 24-year-old Jade Mendoza, of Topeka, was arrested for possession of fentanyl, possession of cocaine, possession of a hallucinogenic drug, possession of drug paraphernalia and several traffic offenses.

The passenger, 43-year-old Joseph Purvis, of Meriden, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of a hallucinogenic drug, possession of THC, possession of drug paraphernalia, felony interference with a law enforcement officer and a Wabaunsee County warrant for failure to appear.

Following their arrests, the pair were booked into the Jackson County Jail

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