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Jackson Co traffic stop results in two arrests

By Greg Bebermeyer

06/24/2025

Credit: Jackson Co Sheriff's Office

(KNZA)--Two Topeka residents were arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop in Jackson County last week.

Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse, in a release, a Sheriff's deputy conducted a traffic stop on a pickup truck for alleged traffic violations shortly after 3:00 Thursday afternoon on U.S 75 Highway near 266th Road.

During the course of the traffic stop, Morse said probable cause was established to search the vehicle for illegal drugs.

The driver, identified as 41-year-old Kevin Davenport, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and for violation of the Offender Registry Act. In addition, he was arrested on an outstanding Pottawatomie County warrant for burglary, theft and criminal damage to property.

The passenger, identified as 33-year-old Jessica Castle, was arrested for possession of meth, possession of drug paraphernalia, interference with law enforcement and trafficking contraband into a correctional facility.

Following their arrest, the pair were booked into the Jackson County Jail.

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