Stolen car recovered in Brown Co
03/12/2020
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Amanda Molt
Kelly Simpson

(KNZA)--A vehicle reported stolen out of the city of Topeka has been recovered in Brown County.

Brown County Sheriff John Merchant said a Sheriff's deputy was on a routine patrol Monday when he noticed a vehicle matching the description of a car reported stolen from Topeka.

After running the license plate, it was verfied it was the stolen vehicle.

A traffic stop was initiated and 44-year-old Amanda Molt, of Topeka, was arrested.

Molt was booked into the Brown County Jail on charges of felony possession of stolen property, no proof of insurance and operating a vehicle without a valid license.  She has since been released on bond.

The Horton Police Department assisted.

Meanwhile, a routine traffic stop by a Brown County Sheriff's deputy on Tuesday lead to the arrest of Falls City woman on drug charges.

Merchant said 44-year-old Kelly Simpson was arrested on charges of possession of methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. She was also arrested on charges of traffic in contraband in to a correctional facility, expired registration and no proof of insurance.

At last check, Simpson remained held in the Brown County Jail.

The Sac and Fox Tribal Police Department assisted.