Two arrested after Jackson Co traffic stop
02/24/2025

David Friend/Credit: Jackson Co Sheriff's Office

(KNZA)--Two Topeka residents were arrested late Friday night following a traffic stop in Jackson County.

Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse, in release, said a deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle around 10:30 on 150th Road, just west of U.S. 75 Highway.

Morse said a Sheriff's Office K-9 alerted to the presence of illegal drugs in the vehicle.

The driver, 53-year-old David Friend, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while suspended, failure to provide proof of insurance and for an outstanding Jackson County warrant.

Following his arrest, Friend was booked into the Jackson County Jail.

The passenger, 51-year-old Lisa Tumey, was arrested and released to the Topeka Police Department- custody for outstanding warrants.


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