We have a brand new updated website! Click here to check it out!

Arrest for speeding on the Interstate leads to drug bust

drugs arrest policeSALINA – Law enforcement authorities in Saline County are investigating a suspect arrested on drug charges after an interstate traffic stop.

Matthew Aitch, 29, Wichita, was driving a 2013 Nissan on Interstate 135 near the Interstate 70 Junction on Thursday just after 11:30 p.m. Deputies stopped him for driving 87 miles per hour, according to Saline County Sheriff Glen Kochanowski

Aitch had several cigarettes lit in his car and he was acting nervous, according to deputies.

A K-9 indicated there were drugs in the car. Deputies found a baggie of 390 grams of processed marijuana, rolling papers and receipts for purchase of rolling papers were also found in the car.

Aitch was booked into the Saline County Jail on requested charges of speeding, driving with a suspended drivers license, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of drug paraphernalia, and no drug tax stamp.

Copyright Eagle Radio | FCC Public Files | EEO Public File