Drug Arrest On I-70

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEWS RELEASE # 190918 I-70 Drug Arrest
CONTACT: Sheriff Brian C. Hill (785) 251-2200

On September 17th, 2019, the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Interdiction Unit conducted a traffic stop on I-70, eastbound, at mile post 348. The traffic stop resulted in the seizure of approximately 145 pounds of marijuana that was destined for the Topeka area. The marijuana has an estimated street value of $500,000.

Janae N. Williams, 30 years old, of Topeka, was arrested for Possession of Marijuana with Intent to distribute and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

The incident is still under investigation.