May 10, 2023

Missouri teen jailed in Kansas for alleged pot possession

Posted May 10, 2023 12:00 AM
Rush-Pruitt-photo Brown Co.
Rush-Pruitt-photo Brown Co.

BROWN COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on multiple charges after a traffic stop.

Just after 9:30 p.m. Sunday, the Brown County law enforcement dispatch received a 911 call of reckless driver complaint westbound on U.S. 36  near Racoon Road, according to Sheriff John Merchant.

Deputies located the vehicle matching the description was in Hiawatha and a Brown County deputy immediately  observed a defective brake light on the suspect vehicle and initiated a traffic stop.

While investigating,  the deputy detected an odor of burnt marijuana coming from inside the vehicle.  He arrested 18-year-old Fazzion Rush-Pruitt 18 of St Joseph, on requested charges of Operating a Motor
Vehicle Without a License, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.