DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ga. — A Douglas County jury has convicted a 52-year-old man of trafficking methamphetamine.
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In Sept. 2021, Douglas County deputies noticed a red 1995 Dodge Ram 1500 that had a tag belonging to a 2003 beige Toyota Camry. Deputies conducted a traffic stop on the Dodge Ram due to the inconsistency of the truck’s tag and the make of the vehicle.
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The driver of the truck, identified as Michael Brown, told deputies that he did not have his license on him.
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Once deputies ran Brown’s name and date of birth, they learned that Brown had a suspended license and an active warrant for a parole violation. Brown was arrested for parole violation.
While deputies searched the truck,they reportedly found a tool bag in the front passenger rise floorboard. The bag reportedly contained 8 grams of methamphetamine, eight grams of heroin, two glass pipes, two butane lighters, and a scale. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation stated that the drugs collected were methamphetamine and fentanyl.
On Thursday, a Douglas County jury found Brown guilty of trafficking methamphetamine, possession of fentanyl, possession of drug-related objects, driving while license suspended, driving on canceled registration, and having no proof of insurance.
He will be sentenced on Apr. 10.
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