A local man was arrested on requested drug and weapon charges after a traffic stop early this morning in central Salina.
Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning that at approximately 1:30 this morning in the 1800 block of South Ninth Street, an officer observed a maroon Dodge Durango that had an improper license plate.
When the officer made a traffic stop on the Durango at Kraft Manor, the driver, Cassius Johnson, 37, of Salina, exited the vehicle and tried to walk away, Forrester said. Another officer arriving on the scene was able to detain Johnson, he said. Johnson had a suspended driver's license and no proof of insurance in the vehicle, Forrester added.
A police K9 was brought in and indicated the presence of illegal narcotics in the vehicle, Forrester said. When the Durango was searched, the following were found, he said.
•Drug paraphernalia
•Methamphetamine residue
•A Hi-Point .45 caliber pistol
Additionally, a baggie with 14.2 grams of methamphetamine was located in Johnson's pocket and another baggie with 10.8 grams of methamphetamine was found in the area where he was being detained, Forrester said.
Johnson was arrested on the following requested charges, Forrester said.
•Possession with intent to distribute a certain stimulant
•No drug tax stamp
•Possession of drug paraphernalia
•Criminal possession of a firearm by a felon
•Interference with a law enforcement officer
•Driving while suspended
•Unlawful registration
•No proof of insurance