Traffic Stop Leads to Two Drug Arrests on Highway 25

March 3, 2021

On February 12th, 2021, Deputy Nathan Williams conducted a traffic stop on Highway 25 after observing a white Nissan Maxima with a window tint below the legal limit as well as blacked out taillights. The driver, Mr. Jere Green did not have a driver’s license. The passenger, Ellexis Bullard remained in the vehicle when Mr. Green was asked to step out.

K-9 Sgt. Fields was called in due to the possibility of drugs being present based on the behavior of both individuals at the time. Once Sgt. Fields arrived on the scene, a search was conducted in the vehicle where 8 ounces of methamphetamine was revealed within the vehicle. Both Mr. Green and Ms. Bullard stated that the methamphetamine was theirs.

Ms. Bullard informed Sgt. Fields that there was a gun inside her purse. During the search, the handgun was located. Prior to transport, an additional 8.4 grams of methamphetamine was located on Ms. Bullard’s person. After transport, a glass pipe was also located. Mr. Green stated that they picked up the drugs from a buddy’s house in Lafayette. 

Both individuals were transported to the Smith County Jail where they were charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of a fire arm during commission of a felony.

Mr. Green and Ms. Bullard are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.