Sep 08, 2020

Sheriff: Kansas man caught with drugs, stolen handgun

Posted Sep 08, 2020 10:57 AM
Reynosa-Silva-photo Jackson Co.
Reynosa-Silva-photo Jackson Co.

JACKSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man on multiple charges after a weekend traffic stop.

Just after 3a.m. Sunday, a sheriff's deputy stopped a vehicle near 150th and W. Road in eastern Jackson County for a traffic infraction, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.

The investigation into the stop led to the arrest of the driver, Roberto Alejandro Reynosa-Silva, 27, of Topeka, on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, of drug paraphernalia, possession of a stolen firearm and interference with law enforcement.

A quantity of a substance believed to be methamphetamine and two guns were located in the vehicle, one of which had been reported stolen from Lawrence.