Local man arrested on drug charges following US Hwy 75 and 112th Access traffic stop

Lawrence, KANSAS – According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, his name is Chase Thompson and he was taken into custody on Tuesday.

The 28-year-old man was arrested following US Hwy 75 and 112th Access traffic stop.

Thompson is now charged with multiple charges, including: possession of methamphetamine, possession of a hallucinogenic drug, unlawfully obtaining a prescription drug, possession of drug paraphernalia and transporting an open container.

The 28-year-old man was stopped right after 2 a.m. early Tuesday morning.

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This incident remains under investigation.

This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available.