Police Arrest Trespasser

July 22nd, 2019 near US 24 Highway and Carter Road just east of Rossville. The on-duty Rossville Officer was called to the area for an individual who was reported to be on the railroad tracks when a train came by. The suspect was found to be on the side of road after having jumped from the tracks just in time. He stated he was walking from Texas to Colorado. During the investigation of the incident, methamphetamine and intravenous drug paraphernalia was found. The suspect, who had a long criminal history, was arrested and transported to the Shawnee County Jail where he was booked in on the felony drug charges, misdemeanor paraphernalia charges, and misdemeanor trespassing on railroad property charge.