EUFAULA, Ala. (WDNews) — A Eufaula man was arrested Jan. 16 after narcotics agents contacted him during a traffic stop while attempting to serve an active warrant.
According to the Eufaula Police Department, 48-year-old Jerome Gilbert was seated in his vehicle when agents made contact. Officers reported Gilbert began making furtive movements toward the center console and appeared to be eating what they believed were illegal substances.
Gilbert was removed from the vehicle, and a subsequent investigation led to the discovery of approximately 0.4 grams of crack cocaine and 0.5 grams of marijuana.
Gilbert was charged with unlawful possession of marijuana in the first degree, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, and tampering with physical evidence.
All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
