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Drugs, cash, gun, lead to arrest

By Brian Hagen

01/28/2020

Marquette Jones (Credit: Atchison Co Sheriff's Office)

(KAIR)--An Atchison man is facing numerous charges, including intent to distribute drugs, following a Friday evening traffic stop.

According to a report from Atchison County Undersheriff Toby Smith, 35-year-old Marquette Jones was arrested for distribution of marijuana, distribution of opiates/opium/narcotics, criminal possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, no drug tax stamp, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of stolen property.

Jones was also issued citations for operating a motor vehicle without a valid drivers license and driving without headlights when required.

According to the report, Jones’ arrest followed a traffic stop, around 7:30 Friday evening, near South 4th Street and U.S. Highway 59, in Atchison, for a traffic infraction.

A search of Jones’ vehicle was made, with deputies discovering what’s alleged to be marijuana, drug paraphernalia, a stolen handgun, prescription medication, and a large sum of cash.

Following his arrest, Jones was booked into the Atchison County Jail.

According to Atchison County Jail records, Jones was released from custody Sunday afternoon on a $75,000 bond.

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