During a traffic stop Saturday, a man was arrested after a Licking police officer found drugs in his vehicle.
According to an officer’s report, a vehicle search was conducted during the traffic stop, and a medical glove was found partially hidden beneath the dash of the vehicle. Inside the glove, the officer located containers of TCH oil, a plastic bag containing less than 35 grams of marijuana, another bag with a substance which contained ecstasy and another bag containing approximately 10 grams of methamphetamine. All items located were seized as evidence.
Christopher L. O’Neal, 36, of Bogue Chitto, Miss., was arrested for possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana, unlawful use of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana 35 grams or less, failure to show proof of insurance, exceeding the posted speed limit and failure to drive on right half of roadway.
A probable cause statement was sent to the county prosecutor seeking formal charges.