Sgt. Junior Fields of the Smith County Sheriff’s Office made a traffic stop on the evening of February 5, 2024, which led to the discovery of illicit substances and the subsequent arrest of Mrs. Joanna Marie Goad.
The traffic stop unfolded when Sgt. Fields observed a silver Silverado with a non-working muffler and a non-illuminated license plate. Upon stopping the vehicle, Sgt. Fields identified Mrs. Goad as the driver and her husband as the passenger. The situation took an unexpected turn when Sgt. Fields realized there was an active protection order between Mrs. Goad and her husband.
Sgt. Fields requested Mrs. Goad to step out of the vehicle to discuss the order of protection. During the conversation, Sgt. Fields sought consent to search the vehicle, which Mrs. Goad willingly granted. However, as Sgt. Fields returned to his truck to retrieve Mrs. Goad’s identification, he observed her attempting to hide items from a bag.
Sgt. Fields promptly advised Mrs. Goad to stop, but she continued her actions in an attempt to prevent further concealment, Sgt. Fields took decisive action, placing Mrs. Goad into custody as she resisted. A subsequent search of the bag revealed two small baggies of crystal methamphetamine, a cut straw with crystal methamphetamine residue, and a glass methamphetamine pipe.
Mrs. Goad was immediately arrested and transported to the Smith County Jail for processing. The charges against her include possession of crystal methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. 
