Media Release 24-0221-1

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NEWS RELEASE #24-0221-1

CONTACT: SHERIFF TIM MORSE 785-364-2251

Thomas Carl Schmitt

Topeka man arrested for possession of methamphetamine

 JACKSON COUNTY, Kan. (JASO) – Sheriff Tim Morse reports that on February 21, 2024 at around 1 A.M. a Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a passenger vehicle near U.S. Hwy 75 and 118th Road.  During the traffic stop illegal drug contraband was discovered.  Thomas Carl Schmitt, 54, of Topeka was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.