SHERIFF’S OFFICE MAKES ARRESTS FOR POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, MARIJUANA
Two Houston men were arrested early this (Wednesday) morning on drug charges by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
(Washington Co. Jail)
Just after 1:15 a.m., Sergeant Fay Janes-Busse conducted a traffic stop on Highway 290 near Old Mill Creek Road for a defective license plate light.
(Washington Co. Jail)
The sheriff’s office reported detecting an odor of marijuana upon approaching the vehicle, leading to a search that resulted in the discovery of marijuana, drug paraphernalia and vape pens that tested positive for THC.
The driver, 28-year-old Anthony Yubiny Batz, and the passenger, 19-year-old Dominic Batiste Jr., were both taken into custody and transported to the Washington County Jail. Batz has been charged with Possession of Marijuana Under 2oz. and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, while Batiste has been charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2, Less Than a Gram.