A bicyclist who had suspected drugs in his backpack was arrested Tuesday. According to the Great Bend Police Department, an officer stopped Shon Rome, 49, at 6:14 p.m. following a traffic infraction at Ninth and Heizer.

“During the stop the officer asked for and received consent to search the subject’s backpack. During the search, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were located,” according to a news release. Rome was arrested and booked on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of paraphernalia, no drug tax stamp, and failure to stop at sign, with bond set at $10,000 cash or surety.

If anyone has any information regarding this or any other investigation, they are encouraged to contact the Great Bend Police Department at 620-793-4120 or Great Bend Crime Stoppers at (620) 792-1300 or online at p3tips.com.