JACKSON COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating a couple on drug allegations
Just after 2 p.m. October 18, a sheriff's deputy conducted a traffic stop on a Pontiac G6 near U.S. Highway 75 and 142nd Road in rural Jackson County for a traffic violation, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.
During the traffic stop, the deputy observed suspected illegal drugs or narcotics in plain view inside the vehicle and detected the odor of marijuana, based on the deputy’s training and experience.
The driver was identified as Mary Jo Lea Cook, 38, and the passenger was identified as Chester Barry Cook, 46, both of Horton, Kansas.
While deputies were securing the vehicle’s occupants, Chester Cook allegedly resisted deputies but was quickly apprehended. A probable cause search of the vehicle was subsequently conducted, resulting in the discovery of additional suspected illegal drugs or narcotics.
Both individuals were arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail.
Mary Jo Lea Cook faces the following requested charges of Possession of methamphetamine, Possession of THC and Possession of drug paraphernalia
Chester Cook faces the following requested charges of Possession of methamphetamine, Possession of THC, Possession of drug paraphernalia and Felony interference with law enforcement
Additionally, Chester Cook has an extraditable felony warrant out of South Sioux City, Nebraska. The warrant reportedly includes charges related to resisting an officer or resisting arrest with a deadly weapon and assaulting an officer or healthcare professional.