Sep 24, 2021

Wanted suspect gave Kan. deputy fake name during traffic stop

Posted Sep 24, 2021 12:00 AM
Meier-photo Jackson Co.
Meier-photo Jackson Co.

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

Just after 4a.m. Tuesday, a sheriff’s deputy stopped a woman driving  2005 Nissan Altima for a traffic infraction near 150th and Q Road, according to Sheriff Tim Morse. The woman allegedly provided a false name to the deputy. A Jackson County Sheriff’s K-9 alerted to the presence of illegal narcotics within the vehicle. Deputies located contraband believed to be methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

The woman was identified as Stephanie Renee Meier, 35, of Oskaloosa. Meier. Deputies booked her into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, identity theft, interference with law enforcement, and driving while suspended. Meier was wanted on a number of outstanding out of state warrants.