The Adams County Sheriff’s Office reports a Union County man was arrested on drug & weapon charges following a traffic stop at around 4-a.m. today (Sunday), in Kent. 37-year old Briankeith Andre Whitfield, of Creston, was arrested for Dominion and Control of Firearm by Felon, Dominion and Control of Ammunition by a Felon, Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd Offense, and Driving Under Suspension. A passenger in the vehicle, Janelle White, of Saint Charles, was placed under arrest for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Carrying Weapons.

Their arrests took place following a traffic stop on Highway 25 and 240th Street. Authorities determined that both occupants of the vehicle had suspended driver’s licenses. The Adams County K9 “Baxo” was deployed on the vehicle and indicated to the presence of narcotics. A probable cause search was conducted and marijuana, marijuana wax, and a loaded Smith and Wesson M&P .40 Caliber handgun were located in the vehicle.

Numerous types of ammunition and magazines were also located in the vehicle.

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