On Friday, July 21, 2017, a Nolan County deputy stopped a red Ford Escape in the 100 block of Dent Street, for a minor traffic infraction. Contact was then made with the driver, Bobby Wilhite, of Sweetwater who was accompanied by a passenger, also of Sweetwater.

During a roadside investigation, the deputy detected indicators of criminal activity which subsequently lead to a Sweetwater Police K9 being utilized. Thereafter, a probable cause search of the vehicle was conducted which lead to the discovery of suspected methamphetamine and paraphernalia commonly used in its consumption.

Mr. Wilhite was placed under arrest and transported to the Nolan County jail where he was charged with the felony offense of possession of controlled substance. This case will be filed with the 32nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.