By Staff Report
A Westville man and a Ponce de Leon woman are behind bars on drug charges after Holmes County Sheriff’s deputies initiated a traffic stop on U.S. 90.
During the traffic stop on Aug. 15, HCSO determined the driver of the vehicle, Arnold Thomas, did not have a valid driver’s license. Both Thomas and Ray gave permission to HCSO to search the vehicle and their belongings.
The search revealed needles in multiple locations, a baggie of methamphetamine under the steering wheel, a small container of methamphetamine near the pedals, and a glass smoking pipe containing methamphetamine residue in Ray’s purse, according to HCSO.
Thomas is charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of paraphernalia. Ray is charged with possession of paraphernalia.
GARETT VALCOURT 
Jim Saunders 