SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspect on drug and related charges
Just after 2a.m. Monday, a sheriff's deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 2014 Dodge Challenger near NE Soldier Street and NE Monroe Street in Shawnee County, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.
The driver, later identified as 39-year-old William P. Roberts of Topeka had a felony warrant for his arrest. He failed to stop for the officer and was located inside of a residence in the 1500 block of NE Jefferson Street a short time later.
Deputies arrested Roberts and booked him into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on the felony arrest warrant and on requested charges of flee or attempt to elude law enforcement, interference with law enforcement, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and transporting an open container of liquor.
He has previous convictions for drugs and theft, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.