An alleged traffic infraction near Melvern led to an arrest on suspected drug-related activity this past weekend.’
Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells says a deputy made a traffic stop on Kansas Highway 31 near Melvern shortly before 1:45 pm Sunday. The deputy allegedly found illegal narcotics during the stop.
The vehicle driver, 45-year-old Shelly Stephens of Osawatomie, was arrested on suspicion of possession of marijuana, methamphetamine and paraphernalia, as well as unlawful possession of an unspecified prescription-only drug and trafficking contraband into a correctional facility. Other details, notably on the alleged prescription drug and contraband, have not been announced.’
Formal charges are pending.
