Narcotics officers arrested a Ruston man Thursday after receiving an anonymous citizen tip.
James L. Jackson, 55, was arrested for possession of cocaine on a stop on South Trenton Street
The Lincoln Parish Narcotics Enforcement Team received a tip that Jackson was in possession of narcotics inside a white Toyota Camry he was driving. The tip said Jackson was traveling on South Trenton Street. Officers spotted Jackson behind the wheel of the vehicle and contacted him.
While conversing with Jackson, the officers detected the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. Jackson admitted there was crack cocaine inside. He was subsequently arrested and booked at the Lincoln Parish Detention Center for possession of crack cocaine.
Bail was set at $7,500.
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