(Smith County Insider Press)—A Carthage man faces drug charges following a traffic stop on Highway 25 in Carthage on August 8, 2019. Ricky Bryan Bowman (34, Carthage) was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.
According to the police report, Smith County Sheriff’s Deputy Nathan Williams observed Bowman behind the wheel of a vehicle and initiated the traffic stop due to prior knowledge of Bowman’s license being revoked.
During the traffic stop, the K-9 unit was deployed and indicated the presence of illegal substances inside Bowman’s vehicle.
According to the police report, 9.5 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 5.3 grams of marijuana, 1 Suboxone pill, and a Crown Royal bag containing digital scales and small baggies were located inside the vehicle.
Bowman was placed under arrest and transported to the Smith County Jail for booking.
Bowman is charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of Schedule III, simple possession of Schedule VI, driving on a revoked license, and felony possession of drug paraphernalia.
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