Feb 01, 2021

Sheriff's K9 assists deputy in arrest of Kansas drug suspect

Posted Feb 01, 2021 3:00 AM
Haverkamp photo Jackson Co.
Haverkamp photo Jackson Co.

JACKSON COUNTY, Kan.—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on drug charges after a weekend traffic stop.

Just after 9:30a.m. Saturday,  a sheriff’s deputy stopped a Pontiac G6 for a traffic infraction near 198th and R.4 Roads south of Holton, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.

A drug detecting K-9 was deployed around the vehicle and indicated positive for narcotics. A substance believed to be methamphetamine was seized from the vehicle. The driver identified as Brent Anthony Haverkamp, 31, of Denison, was arrested on requested charges that include possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to Morse.