A Columbus resident was arrested yesterday on a slew of drug charges.

A Kansas State Trooper requested the assistance of a Cherokee County Sheriff's Office K9 unit after conducting a traffic stop on a 2004 Chevy Blazer. Upon arrival, the K9 alerted to the presence of illegal narcotics in the vehicle. Arrested at the scene of the traffic stop was 33-year old Christopher Jon Markley. Markley was transported to the Cherokee County Jail on allegations of Possessing Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

In addition, who is required to register as a drug offender due to previous drug convictions, Markley is also being held on outstanding warrants for allegedly failing to comply with the Kansas Offender Registration Act.