A Ruston woman was arrested for drug possession after a substance that appeared to be ecstasy was found in her vehicle on a traffic stop.
Miata Jones, 27, was stopped for a traffic violation Aug. 22 on West Vaughn Avenue in southwest Ruston.
According to an officer’s report, Jones gave conflicting and inconsistent statements. When asked if she had any illegal items in the vehicle, she replied no.
During a search, a substance was found that was believed to be MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy.
Jones was arrested for a possession of a Schedule I controlled substance and booked at the Lincoln Parish Detention Center. The substance will be submitted to the crime lab to verify its identity.
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