BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new charges after a late-night traffic stop.

Just after 11:45p.m. Monday, a police officer conducted a traffic stop on a 2005 Chevy Silverado pickup for a traffic violation in the 1000 block of Madison in Great Bend, according to a media release.

During the stop, the officer could smell marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. A search of the vehicle was conducted and methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were located. 

Police arrested 33-year-old Joshua Williams and transported to the Barton County Jail. Police have not reported requested charges in the case.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/8/1628693429674.png" alt="Joshua Williams has previous convictions for criminal threat, violation of a protection order, criminal use of a weapon and for drug distribution, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections." />
 <figcaption>Joshua Williams has previous convictions for criminal threat, violation of a protection order, criminal use of a weapon and for drug distribution, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.</figcaption>
 </figure>BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new charges after a late-night traffic stop.Just after 11:45p.m. Monday, a police officer conducted a traffic stop on a 2005 Chevy Silverado pickup for a traffic violation in the 1000 block of Madison in Great Bend, according to a media release.During the stop, the officer could smell marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. A search of the vehicle was conducted and methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were located. Police arrested 33-year-old Joshua Williams and transported to the Barton County Jail. Police have not reported requested charges in the case.

Police catch Kan. felon with drugs during traffic stop