JACKSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two Kansas men found driving a stolen pickup.
Just after noon March 27, a sheriff’s deputy initiated a traffic stop on a 2002 Chevy Silverado pickup truck that was southbound on E. Road from 142nd Road in Jackson County, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.
The deputy determined that the vehicle was allegedly exceeding the speed limit and displaying a license plate not assigned to the vehicle.
After further investigation, the deputy discovered the truck had been reported stolen out of Topeka. The driver identified as David W. Brooks, 55, of Topeka, was arrested on requested charges of possession of stolen property and driving while suspended.
The passenger Earl Thomas Kuhn III, 58, of Topeka, was arrested on requested charges that include possession of methamphetamine, interference with law enforcement and he had an outstanding warrant for a parole violation, according to Morse.