A traffic stop on December 18 led to felony charges being filed against two Sedalia residents.

A Sedalia Police report says the passenger- Aaron R. Williams- fled the vehicle and was arrested nearby. A canvas of the area where the passenger fled resulted in the finding of a handgun. The passenger also had active warrants for his arrest.

With the help of a canine, authorities found 22 grams of methamphetamine.

A search of the passenger’s room at a motel revealed methamphetamine, items of drug paraphernalia, firearms and ammunition.

Court documents say 34-year-old Aaron R. Williams is charged with a Class B Felony for Trafficking Drugs in the Second Degree; a Class C Felony for Delivery of a Controlled Substance; and Class D Felonies for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. Bond is set at $60,000 cash or surety. Andrew J. Williams, age 33, is charged with a Class C Felony for Delivery of a Controlled Substance and a Class D Felony for Possession of a Controlled Substance. Bond is set at $25,000 cash or surety.

Each defendant was arraigned on December 22. Their next hearings are set for 1:30 p.m. on January 14 and 19 at Pettis County Circuit Court.