Jun 13, 2023

Sheriff: Kan. woman caught transporting meth and marijuana

Posted Jun 13, 2023 8:30 PM
Smith-Novak
Smith-Novak

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas woman on multiple charges after a traffic stop.

Shortly after 6:30a.m. June 11, a deputy with the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on a blue 2002 Ford F250 for tag not assigned near SE 2nd Street and SE Croco Croco Road, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

During the investigation, the deputies located illegal narcotics and arrested 30-year-old Paige M. Smith-Novak of Topeka on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, operating a vehicle without a valid license, no insurance, and tag not assigned.