
BROWN COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating 3 suspects on drug allegations after a traffic stop.
Just before 12:30 a.m. Friday, a sheriff's deputy was on
routine patrol on U.S. 75 near 170th initiated a traffic stop for 82mph in a 65 mph zone, according to Sheriff John Merchant.

Upon making contact with the occupants of the vehicle, K-9 Carla was deployed and indicated on the vehicle.

Upon completion of the investigation deputies arrested Joseph Castillo, 22, Independence, Kansas; Elian Nava, 22, Norfolk, Nebraska and Samantha Jay, 21, Independence, Kansas on requested charges of Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.