Posted August 12, 2024 06:08am
(KNZA)--A Havensville woman was arrested early Sunday morning in Jackson County following a stolen vehicle report.
Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse, in a release, said Sheriff's deputies responded around 6:30 to the 300 block of 222nd Road in reference to the report.
Morse said deputies located a vehicle matching the description of the stolen vehicle parked in a driveway in the 2600 block of K-16 Highway in western Jackson County.
He said deputies found a woman slumped over the wheel and observed what they believe was illegal drug contraband inside the vehicle.
The occupant of the vehicle, 38-year-old Leianne Jones, was arrested for possession of fentanyl, possession of drug paraphernalia, trafficking contraband into a correctional facility, felony theft, driving under the influence, driving while habitual and driving while revoked.
Following her arrest, Jones was booked into the Jackson County Jail.