Jun 13, 2023

Sheriff: Kan. woman drove away during companion's arrest

Posted Jun 13, 2023 2:00 PM
Adamson-photo Brown Co.
Adamson-photo Brown Co.

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

Just after 11p.m. June 9, a sheriff's deputy observed a vehicle driving with only fog lights on and also failed to use a turn signal in the city of Hiawatha, according to Brown County Sheriff John Merchant.

While making contact with the driver Courtney Adamson 36 Reserve, it was discovered that he did not have a valid drivers license.

While the deputy was placing Adamson under arrest, the
passenger, later identified as 36-year-old dJessica Smith of Hiawatha, got out of the passenger seat and got in to the drivers seat and drove away. 

Smith-photo Brown Co.
Smith-photo Brown Co.

A Hiawatha Police Officer stopped Smith for the Brown County deputy.

Deputies arrested Adamson on a requested charge of Driving While License Cancelled, Suspended or Revoked and Smith was arrested on a requested charge of driving under the influence.