SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a wanted Kansas man after a traffic stop.
Just after 2:30a.m. Monday, a deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 near NW US 24 Highway and NW Stover Road, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.
During the investigation, a Topeka Police Department K9 Unit assisted and illegal narcotics were located.
They arrested the driver 41-year-old Joshua D. Baker of Topeka and booked him into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges that include possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, expired registration, no vehicle liability insurance and expired driver’s license. Baker also had a narcotics warrant for his arrest, according to Christian.