The Geary County Sheriff’s Department has reported the arrest of Robert Wertzerger, Alma, at mile marker 306 westbound I-70 on multiple allegations. They include suspicion of Driving Under the Influence, Transporting an Open Container, Fail to Maintain Lane, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Trafficking Contraband into a Correctional Facility, and No Drug Tax Stamp.
The arrest site is about seven miles east of Junction City. The arrest was reported at 1:38 a.m. Friday.
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The Sheriff’s Department also responded at 5:55 a.m. Friday to the 3000 block of Lyons Creek Road for a single vehicle non-injury accident.
Constance Backhus, Junction City, was traveling east in a Dodge Ram when the vehicle struck a deer.