Aug 28, 2022

Woman found Kan. drug suspect parked in her driveway

Posted Aug 28, 2022 6:00 PM
Schrock-photo Shawnee Co.
Schrock-photo Shawnee Co.

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on multiple charges after a an arrest.

Just after 5a.m. Friday, a citizen called the Shawnee County Emergency Communications Center regarding a suspicious vehicle parked in her driveway with a male driver, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

A Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) deputy observed a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck near SE Croco Road and SE 53rd Street that matched the description of the suspicious vehicle.

The DRE deputy conducted a traffic stop when the Chevrolet failed to signal a right turn. During the investigation, it was determined that the driver was too impaired to drive and illegal narcotics were located.

The deputy arrested Tyler E. Schrock, 35, of Topeka and booked him into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of driving under the influence, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, transporting an open container of liquor and making an improper turn.