Ruston Police arrested a Hodge man Tuesday afternoon after drugs were found in his car on a traffic stop.
Richard Hines, 76, was stopped when an RPD officer saw excessive tint on the door windows of his Nissan Altima. The license plate number was also obscured.
When the officer approached the car, the strong odor of marijuana was detected inside.
A search of the car revealed marijuana and suspected cocaine. When arrested, $1,500 was found on Hines. He was booked at the Lincoln Parish Detention Center for possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana, and illegal window tint.
Bail was set at $2,500.
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