An Independence woman is arrested on drug charges and two outstanding warrants.

Independence Police officers responded to a possible burglary in progress at a residence in the 1000 block of East Birch. Officers contacted 47-year-old Nichole Lee Ann Cardozo and discovered she had two warrants from Labette County. Officers searched Cardoza and discovered illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia.

Cardoza was arrested and booked into the Montgomery County Department of Corrections on charges of probation violations and possession of stimulant and drug paraphernalia. Cardoza was granted a $5000 bond but is currently detained due to two no-bond warrants.