JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WDNews) — A traffic stop on Highway 69 led to the arrest of a man after deputies said they found suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.
According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy conducted the traffic stop earlier this week for a traffic violation. When the vehicle stopped in a nearby driveway, a passenger identified as Josh Patrick got out and began walking toward a nearby home.
Deputies said Patrick was instructed to return to the vehicle, and he complied.
During the investigation, deputies found a glass smoking pipe inside the vehicle. According to the sheriff’s office, Patrick admitted the pipe belonged to him.
Deputies also found two bags containing suspected methamphetamine near a fence where Patrick had been moments earlier. Patrick told deputies the bags belonged to him and admitted throwing them over the fence, according to the sheriff’s office.
The suspected methamphetamine weighed approximately 6.25 grams.
Patrick was arrested and taken to the Jackson County Jail on charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
The sheriff’s office also reminded residents that its outreach coordinators are available to connect people in need of assistance with local resources. Ashley Sellers can be reached at 850-693-5021, and Stephanie Culbreath can be reached at 850-693-3242.
