Posted May 23, 2024 07:56am
(KNZA)--A Paxico man was arrested on several drug charges following an early Monday morning traffic stop in Jackson County.
Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse, in a release, said a Sheriff's deputy stopped a Honda Accord around 5:00 for a traffic violation near near Q.4 and 150th Roads.
Morse said the deputy discovered suspected methamphetamine, THC and drug paraphernalia in the vehicle.
The driver, identified as 52-year-old Jay Giannakos, was arrested on charges of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of THC, possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of the registry offender act.
Following his arrest, Giannakos was booked into the Jackson County Jail , but has since been released on bond.