(KNZA)--An early Thursday morning traffic stop in Jackson County lead to the arrest of two Lawrence residents on drug and weapons charges.

Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse, in a news release, said deputies stopped a northbound Honda Civic for a traffic infraction near 254th Road and U.S. 75 Highway around 2:00.

Morse said further investigation revealed that the pair were allegedly in possession of illegal drugs.

The driver, identified as 44-year-old Daniel Willits, was arrested for possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of a controlled substance and criminal use of weapons.

The passenger, identifed as 24-year-old Misty Napier, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and no drug tax stamp.

Both were booked into the Jackson County Jail.