METH LOCATED AFTER TRAFFIC STOP ON HWY. 6

  

A large quantity of methamphetamines were located after a traffic stop on Highway 6 in Grimes County.  The Grimes County Sheriff’s Office reports that just after 8:00 PM Saturday, Patrol Sergeant and K9 Handler Steven Siracusa conducted a traffic stop on a Nissan passenger car on State Highway 6 just south of FM 2 in Grimes County.  Siracusa made contact with the driver, John Russup, who appeared very nervous which prompted further Investigation.  Russup denied consent to search his vehicle so K9 Tweaker was deployed.  K9 Tweaker indicated on the vehicle giving Sergeant Siracusa probable cause to search the vehicle.  A subsequent search later revealed a large quantity of suspected methamphetamine.  Russup was taken into custody.  The suspected methamphetamine was later processed at the Sheriff’s Office and had a net weight of approximately 174 grams. Russup was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, a second degree Felony.  Grimes County Constable Precinct 3 Wes Male also assisted with the traffic stop.