Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest on Multiple Drug-Related Charges

A traffic stop in Washington County last week led to the arrest of a Kansas man on multiple drug-related charges.

According to a news release from the Washington County Sheriff's Office, Patrick Thompson of Tonganoxie, Kansas was stopped on US Highway 36 on Wednesday, April 6th.  Thompson was arrested on pending charges of Felony Possession of Controlled Substances, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Driving Under the Influence, Transporting an Open Container and Possession of Bottle Rockets.

Thompson was held at the Washington County Jail until his release on a $5,000.00 bond.