On May 31st, Sgt. Junior Fields stopped a white 2002 Ford Focus after checking vehicle speed by moving radar. Radar indicated the vehicle was traveling 60 mph in a 45 mph zone. After stopping the vehicle and speaking to the driver who was identified as Mr. Joseph Lesko Sgt. Fields noticed there was an odor of marijuana and intoxicants. The passenger identified as Mrs. Courtney Vanhook stepped out of the vehicle at which time Deputy Burl Johnson arrived on scene. She was intoxicated and had her child in the vehicle with her.
Mr. Lesko also stepped out of the vehicle at which time Sgt. Fields requested consent to search the vehicle at which Mr. Lesko stated he did not see any reason for the search. Sgt. Fields advised him a K-9 could be deployed if he did not want his vehicle searched. After this Mr. Lesko admitted to having a roach and a small amount of marijuana. Mr. Lesko also had a pack of rolling papers he produced from his pocket.
Upon searching the vehicle the following was located: a small bag of meth weighing 4.2 grams, a small jar containing LSD, and a small amount of marijuana. Mr. Lesko stated the drugs were his and not the passengers. Mr. Lesko was placed under arrest and transported to the Smith County Jail for processing.
