Broken Headlight Leads to Two Arrests

July 10, 2023

On June 1st, Deputy Brady Dodson observed a silver gmc envoy with a non functioning driver’s side headlight. Deputy Dodson conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle. Upon making contact with the driver Mr. Joseph Anderson, he explained that he did not have any identification on him. 

While Deputy Dodson was speaking with Mr. Anderson. Sgt. Lynn was speaking with the passenger Mr. Brandon Harris who advised him he believed there was a small amount of Methamphetamine in the vehicle in a camo backpack. At this point a K-9 was deployed for a free air sniff of the vehicle, 

After the vehicle was searched the following was located: 57.14 Grams of Methamphetamine, 2.6 Grams of Marijuana, a scale with white residue on it, a loaded syringe, a Marijuana dab rig, and a spoon with burnt residue on it. This bag also contained Mr. Anderson’s wallet which had $847.00 inside of it. Sgt. Lynn located a M&P Shield .380 cal in the backseat inside of a leather holster which was in a black bag. Sgt. Lynn also located a black zippered pouch which had a large sum of money inside of it. Mr. Harris claimed the money in the black zippered pouch as his, and also had addition money on his person which together totaled $7,187.00.

Both subjects denied ownership of the narcotics, and both subjects were placed into custody. While conducting a search of Mr. Anderson’s pockets, approximately 5.75 Grams of Heroin were found.

Although claiming his license was valid it was determined that Mr. Anderson was driving on a suspended license license and that he had given the wrong Social Security number. Additionally Mr. Anderson had a full warrant out of Ohio for a Violation of Parole. Both subjects are convicted felons, and neither claimed the firearm.