On Thursday, February 22nd, a routine traffic stop conducted by Sgt. Steward from the Hopkins County Sheriff's Office led to the arrest of Michael Darby, 60, of Como, Texas. The stop was initiated due to a Nissan sedan's missing rear lights. Despite the patrol vehicle's emergency lights being activated, Darby continued driving for approximately a quarter-mile before stopping at his residence.
Upon stopping, Darby attempted to exit the vehicle, but deputies instructed him to remain inside. When asked for permission to search the car, Darby refused. Consequently, a K-9 Deputy was called to the scene. The K-9 alerted deputies to something suspicious within the vehicle.
Following probable cause, deputies conducted a search and found a glass pipe containing a white crystal-like substance believed to be methamphetamine residue. Additionally, a metal container with two clear baggies was discovered, both containing a crystal-like substance that later tested positive for methamphetamine. The total weight of the methamphetamine and its packaging was 1.769 grams.
Michael Wade Darby was subsequently booked into the Hopkins County Detention Center on charges of possession of a controlled substance penalty group 1, between 1 gram and 4 grams.
