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Felon arrested in Parsons for firearm, counterfeit cash, drugs
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Parsons Police Officer Rory Johnson is pictured with a firearm, counterfeit $100 bills, several varieties of drugs and other evidence seized following a traffic stop earlier this week. - photo by Courtesy Photo / Ppd
PARSONS, Kan. — After allegedly fleeing from police, a convicted felon was arrested this week in Parsons for possession of a firearm, counterfeit $100 bills, and at least five different kinds of drugs. Early Sunday morning, Parsons Police Officer Rory Johnson attempted to stop a Red Mercury Grand Marquis for defective equipment in the 1600 block of Kennedy Avenue, according to the Parsons Police Department. Officer Johnson observed an individual allegedly exit the vehicle and then turn away and flee on foot from the traffic stop.