A Farmerville man stopped for an equipment violation Sunday was arrested after drugs were found in his vehicle.
Jerry W. Gatson, 63, was stopped by the Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office on La. Highway 821 shortly after midnight Sunday morning for inoperable lights. A records check showed a previous arrest for drug possession.
During a search of the vehicle, a deputy found a chewing tobacco can on the dashboard containing suspected methamphetamine.
Gatson was arrested and booked at the Lincoln Parish Detention Center for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and no license plate lights. Gatson’s bail amount was not available at publication time.
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