Manhattan man arrested after illegal contraband is found during traffic stop

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office says on Friday, December 23, at 5 pm., a deputy conducted a...
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office says on Friday, December 23, at 5 pm., a deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 2006 Ford Focus, for a traffic infraction near 150th and U.S. 75 Highway.(JCSO)
Published: Dec. 25, 2022 at 4:48 PM CST
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JACKSON, Kan. (WIBW) - The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office says on Friday, December 23, at 5 pm., a deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 2006 Ford Focus, for a traffic infraction near 150th and U.S. 75 Highway. According to Sheriff Tim Morse during the search of the vehicle, illegal contraband was found.

The rear-seat passenger, Michael Shawn Herrick, 47, of Manhattan, was arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail.

Herrick was booked for the following:

  • possession of methamphetamine
  • identity theft
  • possession of drug paraphernalia
  • interference with law enforcement

Herrick was also wanted on two outstanding Geary County warrants.