SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas woman found with a stolen handgun and drugs.
Just after 11:30 p.m. February 13, two police officers stopped a 1997 Honda Prelude at St. Francis and Mt. Vernon in Wichita for a traffic violation, according to officer Charley Davidson.
During the stop, officers had contact with 21-year-old Kylie Yauch of Newton who was in possession of drugs, drug paraphernalia, and a stolen handgun. The gun had been stolen from a vehicle the previous day.
Police had arrested Yauch on February 8, after she was stopped driving a stolen vehicle. She was arrested on charges of criminal deprivation of property, possession of drug paraphernalia, and driving on a suspended license.
She was booked on requested charges of possession of stolen property, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and a seat belt violation for the February 13, arrest.
Police reminded the public to not leave guns unsecured in a vehicle. Take them with you, leave them at home or purchase a lockbox.