JACKSON COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on drug charges. On Tuesday, the Jackson County Sheriff reported a deputy stopped a vehicle at 4th and Arizona Street in Holton Friday.
Deputies arrested the vehicle’s occupants Matthew Scott Barr, 38, Carbondale and Shawna Marie Valentine, 35, Osage City.
Barr was arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail for possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and felony interference with law enforcement. Bar also had an outstanding Osage County warrant. Bar was released after posting bond
Valentine was arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and felony interference with law enforcement. Valentine was also wanted on an outstanding Osage County warrant.
Valentine remains in the Jackson County Jail with bond set at $7,500.00. She has previous conviction for drug distribution, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.