Jan 26, 2026

KHP: Drug suspect captured after running from traffic stop

Posted Jan 26, 2026 10:00 AM
Photo KHP
Photo KHP

WYANDOTTE COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on drug allegations.

Photo KHP
Photo KHP

In the early morning Saturday before the snow started to fall, troopers initiated a traffic stop for a traffic violation, and the driver fled, according to a social media report from the Kansas Highway Patrol.

After a short pursuit, the vehicle came to a stop. The driver was arrested, and troopers located drugs inside the vehicle. The Patrol did not report the name of the suspect or possible charges involved.