Press Release 21-1204-1

DECEMBER  4, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NEWS RELEASE #21-1204-1

CONTACT: SHERIFF TIM MORSE 785-364-2251

Alexandra Michelle Murillo

Matthew Steven Smith

JACKSON COUNTY, Kan. (JASO) – Sheriff Tim Morse reports on December 2, 2021, at approximately 12:30 a.m. a Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputy stopped a 1999 Toyota Camry for an alleged traffic infraction on 150th and Q.4 Road.  Through the course of the investigation of the traffic stop illegal drug contraband was located in the vehicle. Subsequently, a search warrant was issued for a location near Mayetta where more illegal contraband was located.  Alexandra Michelle Murillo, 30, of Topeka, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.  Matthew Smith, 33, of Topeka, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. The incident remains under investigation.