TOPEKA— A Kansas man is behind bars after weapons and drugs were found in his vehicle during a traffic stop Monday night, according to the Shawnee County Sheriff. Richard G. Primera, 31, of Council Grove is in custody and faces multiple charges, including criminal possession of a firearm and possession of methamphetamine after a traffic stop in an area of SW Topeka Blvd. on Monday night.
Just after 8:30 p.m., a deputy conducted a traffic top on a 2009 Saab in an area of SW Topeka Blvd. During the investigation, it said it was found that Primera had a felony warrant out of Lyon Co. He was then arrested.
Primera was booked into the Shawnee Co. Dept. of Corrections for his warrant and on requested charges of criminal possession of a firearm, criminal carrying of a weapon, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, interference with law enforcement and multiple traffic-related violations.