LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — A man was arrested after a traffic stop led to authorities finding drugs in his vehicle on Sunday.
According to the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO), deputies pulled a vehicle over for an expired tag on I-65 near Exit 365 around 2 a.m.
During the traffic stop, deputies developed probable cause to search the vehicle.
LCSO said that while searching the vehicle, deputies found fentanyl, marijuana, and various drug paraphernalia.
Jason Rick Robinson,53, of Harvest, was arrested and charged with trafficking fentanyl, possession of marijuana-2nd Degree, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
At this time, Robinson’s bond has not been set by a judge.
“I am incredibly proud of Deputy Camp for his outstanding work removing these dangerous drugs from our streets. This is a significant step in our ongoing commitment to protect our community from the devastating effects of substance abuse. We will continue to aggressively pursue those who traffic and distribute fentanyl, a substance that poses an enormous risk to our families and loved ones.
If you have any information about Fentanyl dealers operating in our area, we urge you to come forward. Your tip could be the key to stopping the spread of this deadly drug and saving lives in our community.”
Sheriff Josh McLaughlin
