Dec 25, 2023

Sheriff: Kansas woman transporting meth with child in the car

Posted Dec 25, 2023 2:00 AM
Shear-photo Osage County
Shear-photo Osage County

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

Just after 1a.m. Thursday, a Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 35 in Osage County for a traffic violation, according to Sheriff Chris Wells. During the stop, illegal narcotics were located.

The driver of the vehicle, Christine E. Shear, 40, of Emporia was taken into custody and transported to the Osage County Jail Facility on suspicion on requested charges of Possession of methamphetamine, Driving while license suspended, Endangering a child and an arrest warrant.