A Bernice man was arrested on drug and traffic charges after he was stopped by Dubach Police late Sunday night.
Noe Cabrera, 32, was stop for speeding on U.S. US 167 in Dubach about 11:55 p.m. Sunday. When an officer approached Cabrera’s vehicle, an open beer was seen on the back seat. When Cabrera handed over the beer, the officer found it was cold to the touch.
Due to a language barrier, Cabrera offered the use of a phone app as a means of communication. When asked if there were any drugs or weapons inside the vehicle, Cabrera said no. A search of the vehicle located suspected methamphetamine wrapped in a $1.00 bill inside a sunglass case.
Cabrera was arrested and booked at the Lincoln Parish Detention Center for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, speeding, no driver’s license, and open container. Bail was set at $5,000.
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