Rossville Drug Arrest

From the Rossville Police:

October 17th, 2020 just before 9pm at US 24 Highway & Crawford east of Rossville: The on-duty Rossville Officer had just completed a traffic stop when an SUV pulled in behind him. The driver got out and was acting very nervous. The officer immediately noticed the vehicle tag expired two years ago. The driver stated he had just visited Rossville and had a flat tire. Shortly thereafter, the driver admitted his license was revoked and he had no insurance. An open container of alcohol was in plain sight in the front seat and the driver had a warrant out of the City of Topeka for Failure to Appear in court. A Shawnee County Sheriff’s Deputy was requested as a backup officer. Further investigation revealed methamphetamine, marijuana, prescription opiates, drug scales, and other paraphernalia to distribute narcotics in the suspect’s possession. The contraband was seized, the vehicle was impounded, and towed from the scene. The driver was arrested and transported to the Shawnee County Jail. The case will be forwarded to the Shawnee County District Attorney for consideration of prosecution of multiple misdemeanor and felony charges including driving while revoked, driving while a habitual violator, possession of illegal opioids, and possession of narcotics with intent to distribute. The Rossville Police Department wishes to thank the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance with this incident.