A Farmerville man was arrested last week following a traffic stop on La. Highway that resulted in the discovery of suspected marijuana, methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia, according to a Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office report.
Davarro M. Benson, 47, of Farmerville, was arrested at approximately 11:16 p.m. on May 26 after a deputy observed a black Honda Accord traveling northbound on Highway 33 with a license plate light violation.
According to the report, the deputy initiated a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, identified as Benson, and a female passenger. The report states Benson said he did not have a driver’s license but provided identifying information.
While speaking with Benson, the deputy reported detecting a strong odor of cologne coming from inside the vehicle and observing suspected marijuana residue in the center console area. The deputy saw what was described in the report as a partially smoked marijuana cigarette in plain view near the front driver floorboard.
The passenger was advised of her rights and denied knowledge of any narcotics. Benson also initially denied having narcotics in the vehicle.
According to the report, Benson later told the deputy he had marijuana in his bag after being informed a search of the vehicle would be conducted.
An additional deputy arrived and a search located a clear plastic bag containing suspected methamphetamine in the driver door pocket, two “short straws” — one under the driver seat and one in the center console — and a clear plastic bag containing suspected marijuana in a bag associated with Benson.
Benson was booked for no driver’s license, no license plate light, possession of marijuana—third, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
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