Aug 15, 2024

Fentanyl: Kan. woman was passed out in stolen vehicle

Posted Aug 15, 2024 12:00 AM
Jones photo Jackson Co.
Jones photo Jackson Co.

JACKSON COUNTY, Kan.—Law enforcement are investigating a Kansas woman on drug allegations.

Just after 6:30 a.m. August 11,  Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 300 block of 222nd Road in reference to a stolen vehicle report, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.

Deputies located a vehicle matching the description of the stolen vehicle parked in a driveway in the 2600 block of K-16 Highway.

 Deputies found a woman slumped over the wheel of the vehicle and observed what they believe was illegal drug contraband inside the vehicle.

The occupant of the vehicle later identified as Leianne Faye Jones, 38,  Havensville, was arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of possession of fentanyl, possession of drug paraphernalia, trafficking contraband into a correctional facility, felony theft, driving under the influence, driving while habitual violator and driving while revoked.