Kansas woman who was helped by officer jailed on drug charge

KANSAS CITY, Kan. - A Kansas woman with six children who was helped by a police officer when she was caught shoplifting diapers has been jailed on a federal drug charge.

Wyandotte County Sheriff's department spokeswoman Lt. Kelli Bailiff says Sarah Robinson of Kansas City was taken into custody Friday. She was indicted by a federal grand jury in St. Louis in July with possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute. The alleged crime occurred in Lincoln County, Missouri in March 2014.

Bailiff says she was not sure where Robinson's children were taken.

When Robinson was stopped July 6 for shoplifting diapers, Roeland Park Police Officer Mark Engravalle bought shoes, diapers and baby wipes for some of Robinson's children.

Engravall's gesture received national attention, including from former President Bill Clinton who thanked the officer for his generosity and kindness. Upon hearing the story, the public donated $6,000 and numerous items to Robinson and her family.

CBS affiliate KCTV reports Robinson was once homeless.