Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest

Police BeatAt approximately 1:08 a.m. on April 16, Henderson County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Jeromey Rose was on FM 315 South near the Lake Palestine area of Henderson County. Sergeant Rose observed a vehicle traveling south bound on FM 315 South that did not have a license plate light. Sergeant Rose identified the driver as Paul Alexander. While Sergeant Rose was speaking with the driver, Deputy Huckabee observed a clear glass jar containing a green leafy substance in the open console underneath the radio. While conducting the traffic stop Sergeant Rose and Deputy Huckabee began searching the vehicle and located a black marijuana grinder as well as a loaded syringe containing methamphetamines. It was later discovered that Alexander also did not have a valid drivers license. Alexander was placed into custody and later booked into the Henderson County Jail for Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1 16 a State Jail Felony and Driving While License Invalid with Previous Conviction a Class B Misdemeanor.