BACON COUNTY, Ga. — Authorities said they found 13 pounds of methamphetamine in a vehicle, leading to an arrest and a productive home search in southeastern Georgia.
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Cleavanta Jerrideau, 34, of Alma, was stopped by Broxton Police Department Oct. 12 for a traffic violation, and during the stop, police said they found the drugs.
Jerrideau was taken into custody.
The Bacon County Sheriff’s Office said a search warrant was issued for a residence on South Bead Street.
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During the search, deputies said they found 9.75 ounces of methamphetamine, 21 grams of cocaine, 17.5 pounds of marijuana, one handgun, drug-related paraphernalia and $25,490 in cash.
The sheriff’s office commended the cooperation of local law enforcement.
“What began as a routine traffic stop ultimately led to the discovery of a significant quantity of illegal narcotics,” the sheriff’s office said on social media.
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