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( L-R)-Robert Uitts and Tyler Simmons/Credit: Jackson Co Sheriff's Office
(KNZA)--Two Topeka men were arrested on drug possession charges following separate traffic stops in Jackson County.
Shortly after 10:30 Monday night, Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse, in a release, said a Sheriff's deputy conducted a traffic stop on a Ford Escape at 142nd Road on U.S. 75 Highway.
A probable cause search was conducted and alleged illegal drug contraband was found.
Morse said the driver, identified as 48-year-old Robert Uitts, was arrested for felony interference, possession of methamphetamine, possession of a hallucinogenic drug, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while suspended, and operating a vehicle without insurance.
Following his arrest, Uitts was booked into the Jackson County Jail.
Shortly before 8:30 last Friday morning, Morse said deputies conducted a traffic stop on a Mercedes E350 on 150th Road, just west of U.S. 75 Highway.
Deputies conducted a probable cause search and located alleged illegal drug contraband.
The driver, identified as 46-year-old Tyler Simmons, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of a hallucinogenic drug and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Following his arrest, Simmons was booked into the Jackson County Jail.
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