By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY
Salina Post
MARION — A Downs man was arrested on multiple requested drug charges early this morning after a traffic stop for speeding on U.S. Highway 56 at Marion.
The Marion Police Department reported on its Facebook page this morning that an officer made a traffic stop on U.S. Highway 56 near Ridge Road on a vehicle traveling over the posted speed limit.
While talking with the officer, the driver, identified as Joshua Bradley, 37, of Downs, indicated the presence of marijuana in his vehicle, according to the Marion Police Department Facebook post. During a subsequent search of the vehicle, 14.3 grams of methamphetamine, 7.3 grams of marijuana, and drug paraphernalia were found, the department noted.
Bradley was arrested on the following requested charges, according to the Marion Police Department Facebook post.
●Possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute
●Possession of drug paraphernalia
●Possession of marijuana
●No drug tax stamp
●No proof of liability insurance
●Speed over posted maximum