BARTON COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new charges after a traffic stop.

Just after 11p.m. Monday, a police officer conducted a traffic stop in the 4300 block of 10th Street in Great Bend for an equipment violation.

Officers contacted the driver and only occupant of the vehicle identified as 32-year-old Alan D. Phillips.

While checking Phillips’ driver’s license, Barton County Sheriff’s Office K9 Maxx arrived on scene. After preforming a sniff of the outside of the vehicle, K9 Maxx indicated to the presence of illegal narcotics. A search of the vehicle was conducted and methamphetamine and paraphernalia were located.

Police arrested Phillips  and booked at the Barton County Jail on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of paraphernalia, driving while suspended and no proof of insurance.

He has two previous drug convictions, according to the Kansas Department of Corrrections.