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Pair arrested after Jackson Co traffic stop

By Greg Bebermeyer

12/12/2024

Credit: Jackson Co Sheriff's Office

(KNZA)--A Horton woman and a Topeka man are facing charges following a traffic stop last week in Jackson County, south of Holton.

Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse said in release that during the early morning hours of December 5th a Sheriff's deputy conducted a traffic stop on a GMC Envoy on U.S. 75 Highway near 214th Road.

During the traffic stop, the driver, 46-year-old Michael Bennett, was initially arrested for driving while suspended.

A probable cause search of the vehicle was conducted.

A passenger, 27-year-old Elaine Moore, was arrested on an outstanding Brown County felony warrant. Moore allegedly had a 9 mm Glock pistol in her waistband.

During a search of the vehicle, Morse said suspected heroin, methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia were located.

Besides the Brown Co warrant, Moore was arrested on charges of possession of heroin, possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and criminal use of weapons.

Bennett was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while suspended and no insurance.

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

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