A rural Baxter Springs man is facing drug distribution charges following a traffic stop.

Last night at around 9:30pm, Cherokee County Sheriff's Deputies stopped a vehicle east of Baxter Springs. Following an alert from a Baxter Springs Police K9, sheriff's deputies discovered nearly 1.5 ounces of methamphetamine and paraphernalia along with a considerable amount of cash.

Deputies arrested the driver, 58-year-old Timothy Sargent, on allegations of possession with intent to distribute, possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, driving while suspended and driving without insurance.