Posted August 21, 2022 04:14pm
(KNZA)--Four individuals were arrested on drug charges over the weekend following traffic stops in Jackson County.
Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse, in a release, said shortly after 1:00 Saturday morning a Sheriff's deputy stopped a 2005 Nissan Altima near 150th Road and U.S. Highway 75.
The driver of the vehicle, 42-year-old Tiffany Thompson, of Topeka, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance, possession of a hallucinogenic drug, possession of drug paraphernalia, transporting an open container and driving while suspended.
The passenger, 41-year-old Dwan Taylor, Sr., of Topeka, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance, possession of a hallucinogenic drug, possession of drug paraphernalia and felony interference with law enforcement.
Around 3:40 Saturday morning, Morse said a Sheriff’s Deputy stopped a 2010 GMC Terrain for a traffic infraction near 150th Road and U.S. Highway 75. The driver, 31-year-old Arturo Garcia-Silva, of Kansas City, Kansas, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, interference with law enforcement and driving while suspended.
After 10:00 Saturday night, Morse said a Sheriff’s deputy conducted a traffic stop on an Infiniti G near 150th and Q. Roads for a traffic infraction. Following a search, the passenger, 60-year-old-Janet Huhs, of Topeka, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.
Following their arrests, all four individuals were booked into the Jackson County Jail.