Aug 11, 2022

Kan. deputy finds stolen firearm, drugs during traffic stop

Posted Aug 11, 2022 12:00 AM
Johnson-photo Osage County
Johnson-photo Osage County

OSAGE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on multiple charges after a traffic stop.

Just after At 10p.m. Monday, a sheriff’s K-9 unit conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 35 just south of the Melvern exit for an alleged traffic violation, according to a media release. During the stop, the Osage County deputy found illegal narcotics and an illegal firearm.

Darnell-photo Osage Co.
Darnell-photo Osage Co.

The driver identified as 37-year-old Tanna L. Darnell of Independence, Kansas and passenger were both taken into custody  and transported to the Osage County Jail.

Darnell is being held on requested charges of Possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, Possession of marijuana, Interference with law enforcement, Possession of drug paraphernalia and No drug tax stamp.

The passenger 49-year-old  Kenyon M. Johnson, 49, of Olathe is being held on a requested charge of  Defacing identification marks on a firearm and Transporting an open container of an alcoholic beverage.