JACKSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas couple on drug allegations.
Just after 1 p.m. December 18, a Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputy was dispatched to the area of the 9800 block of US Highway 75 for a suspicious vehicle, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.
The deputy made contact with two occupants and discovered that the woman had an active protection order against the driver.
A Jackson County Sheriff’ Office K-9 alerted to the presence of an illegal substance within the vehicle. A search located a substance believed to be methamphetamine.
Deputies arrested the driver, Freedom Spirit Hood, 46, of Portland, Oregon on a requested charges of violation of a protection order and possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and unlawful vehicle registration.
The passenger, Rosalie Marie Hood, 38, of Boise, Idaho was arrested on requested charge of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Both subjects remain in the Jackson County Jail.