Jun 20, 2025

Sheriff: 71-year-old Kansas man was transporting meth

Posted Jun 20, 2025 12:00 AM
Whitmore photo Osage Co.
Whitmore photo Osage Co.

OSAGE COUNTY – Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on drug allegations. 

Just after 2a.m.  June 17, a Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit conducted a traffic stop in the 100 block of East Fremont Avenue in Burlingame for a traffic violation, according to Sheriff Chris Wells. During the stop, a K-9 was deployed, and illegal narcotics were located.

Ricky G. Whitmore, 71 of Osage City was taken into custody and transported to the Osage County Jail Facility on requested charges of Possession of methamphetamine and Possession of drug paraphernalia