(KNZA)--Two Topeka men were arrested on drug possession charges following separate traffic stops in Jackson County.

Shortly after 10:30 Monday night, Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse, in a release, said a Sheriff's deputy conducted a traffic stop on a Ford Escape at 142nd Road on U.S. 75 Highway.

A probable cause search was conducted and alleged illegal drug contraband was found.

Morse said the driver, identified as 48-year-old Robert Uitts, was arrested for felony interference, possession of methamphetamine, possession of a hallucinogenic drug, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while suspended, and operating a vehicle without insurance.

Following his arrest, Uitts was booked into the Jackson County Jail.

Shortly before 8:30 last Friday morning, Morse said deputies conducted a traffic stop on a Mercedes E350 on 150th Road, just west of U.S. 75 Highway.

Deputies conducted a probable cause search and located alleged illegal drug contraband.

The driver, identified as 46-year-old Tyler Simmons, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of a hallucinogenic drug and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Following his arrest, Simmons was booked into the Jackson County Jail.