Apr 19, 2023

Sheriff: Kansas man caught with meth, pot and guns

Posted Apr 19, 2023 12:00 AM
Rickel-photo Osage County
Rickel-photo Osage County

OSAGE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after a traffic stop.

Just before 1a.m. April 16, a sheriff's deputy conducted a traffic stop at 221st and US-75 Highway for a traffic violation, according to Sheriff Chris Wells. During the stop, illegal narcotics were located.

The driver of the vehicle, Matthew W. Rickel, 47, of Vassar, was taken into custody and transported to the Osage County Jail Facility on requested charges of Possession of methamphetamine, Possession of marijuana and Criminal use of weapons.