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Four arrested in Jackson Co on drug charges

(KNZA)--Four individuals were arrested in Jackson County on drug charges following two separate traffic stops.

Two arrests came after a Jackson County Sheriff's deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle shortly before 12:30 Monday morning near 150th and Q Roads.

During the traffic stop, Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse said the deputy observed inside the vehicle what appeared to be LSD.

The driver, 28-year-old Ryan Michelle Schommer, of Iola, allegedly resisted arrest with a brief struggle.

Schommer was arrested for possession of LSD, possession of a hallucinogenic drug, possession of drug paraphernalia, battery on a law enforcement officer, interference with law enforcement and driving while suspended.

The passenger, 35-year-old Jeffrey Wilson, of Grove, Oklahoma, was arrested for possession of LSD, possession of a hallucinogenic drug and possession of drug paraphernalia. Following their arrest, the pair were booked into the Jackson County Jail.

Meanwhile, two Topeka women were arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop in Jackson County Friday night.

Morse said Jackson Co Sheriff's deputies arrested the women following a traffic stop shortly after 10:30 near 142nd Road and U.S. 75 Highway.

The driver, 49-year-old Janis Myrick, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and for an outstanding warrant from Jewell County, Kansas.

Her passenger, 58-year-old Lori Price, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and felony interference with law enforcement.

Following their arrest, both women were booked into the Jackson County Jail.

The Kansas Highway Patrol assisted with the incident.

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