Three women were arrested Saturday by Ruston Police after drugs and paraphernalia were found in their vehicle. 

An officer stopped Alexis J. Carter, 38, of Ruston on Eastland Avenue for a traffic violation about 3:00 a.m. Saturday morning. Carter immediately told the officer she had no driver’s license. Two back seat passengers were identified as Sandra D. Parker, 60, of Dubach and Vhkylan A. Tate, 19, of Farmerville. 

Parker initially gave a false name to police and later admitted she did so because she believed there were warrants for her arrest. No warrants were located for Parker, but Tate was wanted on two warrants for failure to appear in Third District Court for disturbing the peace and criminal mischief. 

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A search of the vehicle was conducted and suspected methamphetamine and a glass smoking pipe were found in a compartment on the back of the driver’s seat. 

All three were arrested and the officer advised them if they had any hidden contraband, it would result in additional charges at the detention center. As Carter was processed at the detention center, a glass pipe used for smoking methamphetamine was found on her. Carter claimed she hid it when she was stopped because she was afraid she would be charged and then forgot it was hidden on her body. 

The three were booked for possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Carter was also charged with no driver’s license, improper lane usage, and introduction of contraband into a penal institution. Carter’s bail was set at $8,150. 

Parker was also charged with resisting an officer by providing false information. Her bail was set at $8,000. 

Tate was additionally charged with the two failure to appear warrants. Her bail was set at $10,500.