JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WDNews) — According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, a traffic stop in Cottondale led to the arrest of a motorcyclist after investigators recovered more than 19 grams of methamphetamine that authorities said was discarded during the stop.
The sheriff’s office said a deputy stopped a motorcycle after observing a traffic violation near Sapp Road and U.S. Highway 90.
According to investigators, as the deputy initiated the traffic stop, the driver attempted to discard a dark-colored object from the motorcycle. Investigators responded to the area, and a Jackson County Sheriff’s Office K-9 assisted with the search.
Authorities said the discarded item was recovered and found to contain approximately 19.61 grams of methamphetamine packaged in multiple bags, along with a glass smoking pipe.
The driver was identified as Christopher Scott Laferte. During the investigation, deputies also determined he was not properly licensed to operate the motorcycle.
Laferte was arrested and charged with:
Trafficking in Methamphetamine
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Operating a Motorcycle Without the Required License
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office also shared the following message:
“If you or someone you know is in need of assistance, JCSO Outreach Coordinators are available to help connect individuals with local resources.”
The agency provided the following contact information for its outreach coordinators:
Ashley Sellers: 850-693-5021
Stephanie Culbreath: 850-693-3242
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