On Saturday, August 30, 2014, a Nolan County deputy observed a green Chevrolet truck parked off the roadway in the 9600 block of Highway 70, with a person slumped over the steering wheel. Upon speaking with the driver Ryan Taylor, of Arkansas, the deputy noticed indications of deception, whereupon he requested and received consent to search the vehicle. Taylor was requested to exit the vehicle where an investigation could be conducted.

Before searching the vehicle, the deputy discovered paraphernalia used in the consumption of methamphetamine on the driver seat. A search was then conducted that lead to the discovery of paraphernalia used in the consumption of marijuana. Upon completing the search, the deputy retrieved Taylor’s wallet from the hood of the truck where he had been instructed to stand, and discovered a clear plastic baggy on the ground that contained suspected methamphetamine. Taylor had attempted to discard the suspected methamphetamine during the deputy’s search of the vehicle.

Taylor was arrested and transported to the Nolan County jail where he was charged with the felony offense of possession of controlled substance. The case will be filed with the 32nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.