(KNZA)--A Topeka woman was arrested on charges following a Brown County traffic stop after she allegedly tried to hide a small plastic bag of methampetamine in her mouth.
Brown County Sheriff John Merchant said in a release that around 9:20 the evening of June 6 a Brown County deputy initiated a traffic stop on Kestrel Road near Oregon Street on the west side of Hiawatha.
Merchant said K-9 Carla indicated on the passenger side of the vehicle.
Following an investigation, the passenger, 51-year-old Jennifer Courtney, was arrested on charges of possession of meth, possession of drug paraphernalia and felony interference of a law enforcement officer.
Following her arrest, Courtney was booked into the Brown County Jail. She has since been released on bond.
© Many Signals Communcations
MOST VIEWED STORIES
Cold case investigation leads to Holton warrant
Horton City Clerk's resignation accepted Monday
Effingham owner regains truck following theft, arrest
Former Kickapoo Tribal chairman arrested
Local residents avoid injury in chain reaction crash
Winchester native named as Amberwell CEO
Holton property search concludes with arrest
Mayetta pair arrested on meth, child endangerment charges
Stolen trailer, 4-wheeler, recovered in Atchison
Juveniles face charges following Atchison break-in
Rural Horton man charged in alleged beating
Atchison Co's Oswald named honorary bailiff for KS Court
Two arrested following Friday Jackson Co traffic stop
McLouth man injured in Monday wreck
No injuries in early Sunday morning house fire in Falls City
KS prepares for severe weekend weather
Senator Slama on tax relief efforts
Commission approves agreement for budget help
LATEST STORIES
KS prepares for severe weekend weather
Richardson County Board approves pay raise for dispatchers
NPPD urges farmers to be safe around power lines
Arbor Day proclaimed in Atchison
Former AG Schmidt running for KS' 2nd Congressional District
Doniphan Co Commission approves overlay projects
Rural Horton man charged in alleged beating
Holton property search concludes with arrest