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(KNZA)--An early Thursday morning traffic stop in Jackson County lead to the arrest of two Lawrence residents on drug and weapons charges.
Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse, in a news release, said deputies stopped a northbound Honda Civic for a traffic infraction near 254th Road and U.S. 75 Highway around 2:00.
Morse said further investigation revealed that the pair were allegedly in possession of illegal drugs.
The driver, identified as 44-year-old Daniel Willits, was arrested for possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of a controlled substance and criminal use of weapons.
The passenger, identifed as 24-year-old Misty Napier, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and no drug tax stamp.
Both were booked into the Jackson County Jail.
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