A traffic stop has lead to the arrest of three subjects’ and the confiscation of 23 pounds of marijuana. Sheriff Jason Bridges stated that on Saturday morning, Deputies with the Nacogdoches County Sheriff Office stopped two vehicles traveling north bound on Highway 59 that were following each other.
During the traffic stop, Deputies observed that the subjects were very nervous and gave conflicting statements to deputies. Deputies obtained consent to search both motor vehicles and found 23 lbs of marijuana in the trunk of the 2nd vehicle. Deputies found evidence linking the driver of the 1st vehicle to the marijuana that was hidden in the 2nd vehicle.
Chinika Pittman 27 years of age, Elva Mayweather 34 years of age, and Conrado Hinds 42 years of age were arrested for possession of marijuana 3rd felony and Criminal Conspiracy a state jail felony. All subjects were from Lawrenceville, GA. Street value of drugs confiscated is $23,000.00 dollars.
