Traffic Stop in Jackson County Leads to Drug Charges

Jackson County --  Around 10:30 p.m. on June 14, 25th, deputies were patrolling the US-74 Balsam area.   For a driving infraction, deputies performed a traffic stop. 

Deputies observed the driver acting oddly. As part of their ongoing investigation, deputies called the Sylva Police Department to request canine assistance.   The dog alerted to the presence of drugs.

Deputies found approximately 48 grams of suspected cocaine and 50 grams of suspected marijuana.  

The following subject(s) were charged: 
Ian Carlo Munoz –
Trafficking in Cocaine 

Editor's Note: A  criminal charge is an accusation, by law, a person accused of a crime is innocent until proven in a court of law.

PWIMSD Cocaine
Maintn /Veh/ Dwell/Place CS
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
PWIMSD Sch. VI CS. 

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