A Demorest man is facing drug and obstruction charges after a traffic stop in Stephens County, according to authorities.
The Stephens County Sheriff’s Office S.T.I.N.G. Unit made the arrest Saturday, Nov. 9, after officers observed a black motorcycle allegedly “engage in unusual driving behaviors” in the vicinity of law enforcement vehicles.
Police say the driver of the motorcycle, Joshua Smith, 38, of Demorest, was stopped by a Stephens County deputy at the intersection of Prather Bridge Road and Scott Street. Smith allegedly admitted he was on probation and “displayed nervous behaviors” before he was searched.
Before being detained, authorities say Smith “attempted to flee” but was restrained by deputies and placed in handcuffs.
During the search officers allegedly discovered marijuana, drug-related objects, and a hitch safe containing baggies of methamphetamine, two blue pills and an orange pill. Authorities said the pills were later determined to be Alprazolam (a schedule 4 controlled substance) and a form of amphetamine (a schedule 2 controlled substance).
Smith was transported to the Stephens County Jail and charged with three counts of illegal possession of controlled substance, possession and use of drug related objects, obstructing or hindering law enforcement officers, and three traffic citations. He remains in jail on a $21,000 bond, according to police.
