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

Just before 7:30 a.m. Monday, a deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 1999 Ford Explorer at NW Menninger Road and NW Alice Drive, according to deputy Abigail Christian.

During the investigation, deputies located narcotics and drug paraphernalia. They arrested Hope E. Thommen, 38, of Topeka on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, interference with law enforcement, driving with a suspended license, driving when view is obstructed and defective tag lamps, according to Christian.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1614184813195.png" alt="Thommen has 7 previous forgery convictions in addition to convictions for identity theft and for drugs." />
 <figcaption>Thommen has 7 previous forgery convictions in addition to convictions for identity theft and for drugs.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new charges after a traffic stop.Just before 7:30 a.m. Monday, a deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 1999 Ford Explorer at NW Menninger Road and NW Alice Drive, according to deputy Abigail Christian.During the investigation, deputies located narcotics and drug paraphernalia. They arrested Hope E. Thommen, 38, of Topeka on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, interference with law enforcement, driving with a suspended license, driving when view is obstructed and defective tag lamps, according to Christian.

Deputies catch Kan. felon driving with drugs, suspended license