(KNZA)--A Brown County traffic stop leads to the arrest of a Texas man on drug charges.
Brown County Sheriff John Merchant said a deputy stopped a vehicle on U.S. 75 Highway near 150th Road around 9:50 Monday night for a tag light violation.
Upon contract with the driver, Merchant said the deputy detected an odor of burnt marijuana coming from inside the vehicle.
After investigation, 58-year-old Shedrick Ford, of Liberty, Texas was arrested on charges possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, expired vehicle registration, no proof of insurance and driving while license cancelled, suspended or revoked.
Following his arrest, Ford was booked into the Brown County Jail.
The Kansas Highway Patrol assisted.
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