Photo Credit: Jackson Co Sheriff's Office

(KNZA)--A Wamego man was arrested on drug possession charges following a traffic stop in Jackson County last week.

Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse, in a release, said on November 6th a Sheriff’s Deputy observed a car allegedly  traveling in excess of the posted speed limit on K-16 Highway, near C. Road.

The deputy conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle. 

Morse said a probable cause search of the vehicle was conducted and illegal drug contraband was located. 

The driver, identified as 55-year-old Jasen Roberts, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of THC, possession of a hallucinogenic drug, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

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