Traffic Stop leads to an arrest and seizure of suspected methamphetamine

March 12, 2016 |   |  Community Awareness

MENDEZ, JACOB COLEOn Friday, March 11, 2016, at approximately 7:30PM, a Nolan County deputy stopped a red Buick SUV, in the 1100 block of East Broadway, Sweetwater for a minor traffic infraction. Contact was then made with the driver, of Roscoe who was accompanied by Jacob Cole Mendez, of Sweetwater and another female, also of Sweetwater.

During a roadside investigation, the deputy noticed indicators of criminal activity; thereafter consent to search the vehicle was requested and received, which lead to the discovery of suspected methamphetamine.

Mr. Mendez was subsequently arrested and transported to the Nolan County jail where he was charged with the felony offense of possession of methamphetamine. This case will be filed with the 32nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.