Feb 27, 2024

Sheriff: 3 suspects accused of selling fentanyl in Kansas

Posted Feb 27, 2024 2:00 AM
Lang-photo Jackson Co.
Lang-photo Jackson Co.

JACKSON COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities are investigating three suspects on drug allegations;

Just before 3p.m. Feb. 23, a Sheriff’s Deputy stopped a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt for a traffic infraction on U.S. Highway 75 near 134th Road, according to Sheriff Tim Morse. During the course of the traffic stop deputies seized illegal drug contraband.  All three occupants of the vehicle were arrested.

The driver, Misty Lynn Lang, 40, of Topeka, was arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail for distribution of fentanyl, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance and no insurance.

Nichols-photo Jackson Co
Nichols-photo Jackson Co

Patricia Darlene Nichols, 46, of Wamego, was arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail for distribution of fentanyl, possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Cates
Cates

Marques Alan Cates, 28, of Topeka, was arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail for distribution of fentanyl, possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.