MONTGOMERY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new charges after a traffic stop.
Just after 3:30p.m. Tuesday, a sheriff's deputy on routine patrol observed an individual he was able to identify as Randal Bruce, 43, Independence, driving a vehicle, according to sheriff Ron Wade.
The deputy believed Bruce did not have a valid Kansas driver’s license due to past law enforcement contact.
The deputy confirmed Bruce did not possess a valid driver’s license. He made contact with Bruce, and after a short investigation, determined Bruce was wanted on warrants in two other jurisdictions, did not have driver’s license, the vehicle registration was not in good standing, and the vehicle was not insured.
The deputy also observed drug paraphernalia in plain-view in the vehicle. A search warrant was obtained for the vehicle, and inside deputies found marijuana, methamphetamines, and drug paraphernalia. Bruce was taken to Montgomery County Department of Corrections where it has been recommended, he be charged with possession of marijuana, possession of methamphetamines, possession of drug paraphernalia as well as traffic violations.