SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new charges after a traffic stop.
Just before 3a.m. Tuesday, a deputy with the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office observed a silver Ford Escape at the intersection of NW 25th Street and NW Button Road, according to deputy Abigail Christian.
A silver Ford Escape was reported earlier as suspicious in the Cherry Creek subdivision.
The driver later identified as Travis L. Quillin, 39, of Topeka, was recognized by the deputy and known to have a suspended driver’s license.
The deputy conducted a traffic stop and arrested Quillin on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, suspended driver’s license, and habitual violator, according to Christian. In addition, Quillin had two misdemeanor warrants from the City of Topeka. He also had a previous drug conviction and had been out of prison since July 2019, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.