By TONY GUERRERO
Hays Post
A Russell County commissioner candidate has a history of misdemeanors arrests, including charges of driving under the influence, possession of a hallucinogenic drug and battery on a law enforcement officer.
According to court records, Republican Jamie Gage, a candidate for Russell County commissioner in District 5, was involved in a September 2019 incident where she faced charges of battery on a law enforcement officer, interference with law enforcement by obstructing, resisting, or opposing misdemeanor warrant service or execution, according to court records.
She pleaded no contest to one count of interference with a law enforcement officer. A count of battery on a law enforcement officer was dropped. Gage pleaded guilty to a second count of interference with a law enforcement officer.
She paid $403 in fines.
In February 2014, Gage was arrested for alleged possession of a hallucinogenic drug and drug paraphernalia intended for use. The case resulted in a diversion.
In November 2005, Gage faced her second conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Gage pleaded guilty. She was ordered to serve 12 months of probation.
The Russell County Sheriff's Office was unavailable for a statement.
Gage said her promotional materials, which include yard signs and large banners, have allegedly been stolen or defaced in the past month.
Republicans Mitch Driscoll, Kevin Mravinec, Alan Kuntzsch, Anthony Mahoney and Jamie Gage, along with Democrat Tom Mahoney, are running for Russell County commissioner in District 5 in the Kansas primary election today.