Oct 18, 2022

64-year-old Kan. woman accused of numerous drug crimes

Posted Oct 18, 2022 12:00 AM
Groves-photo Jackson County
Groves-photo Jackson County

JACKSON COUNTY, Kan.–Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas woman on multiple charges after a traffic stop.

Just before 4p.m. Friday, a sheriff's deputy stopped a 2011 Dodge Dakota pickup truck near 142nd and U.S. Highway 75 for a traffic infraction, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.

The traffic stop led to the discovery of contraband in the vehicle. The driver, Sandra Groves, 64, of Topeka, was arrested on requested charges of unlawful possession of a prescription drugs, possession of methamphetamine, possession of a hallucinogenic drug, possession of THC, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while suspended and transporting an open container.

Groves is being held in the Jackson County Jail. The Kansas Highway Patrol assisted with the arrest.