Oct 04, 2022

Texas man accused of transporting cocaine in Kansas

Posted Oct 04, 2022 11:00 PM
Alvarado-photo Jackson Co.
Alvarado-photo Jackson Co.

JACKSON COUNTY, Kan. —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on drug charges.

Just before 3p.m. Sept. 30 a sheriff's deputy stopped a silver Chevy pickup for a traffic infraction, according to Sheriff Tim Morse. The traffic stop led to the discovery of a substance believed to be cocaine.

Deputies arrested Christian Jovanni Alvarado, 19, of Laredo, Texas, on requested charges of possession of cocaine and drug paraphernalia.