Traffic Stop in Kimball Ends with Meth Bust

Kimball Twp., MI — A traffic stop on I-69 near Wadhams Road in Kimball Township on September 4th ended with a methamphetamine bust.

According to St. Clair County Sheriff Tim Donnellon, members of the St. Clair County Drug Task Force pulled over a vehicle on eastbound I-69 shortly after 2:30 a.m.  After talking with the driver of the vehicle, it was determined that he was in possession of crystal methamphetamine.  The Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit was called to the scene and K-9 Faust alerted deputies about more narcotics being inside the vehicle.

Members of the DTF conducted a search of the vehicle, where they located and seized about $7,000 worth of crystal meth, along with psilocybin mushrooms, analog pills and cash.

The suspect, a 40 year old Flint man, was arrested and lodged at the St. Clair County Intervention and Detention Center.  He is expected to face charges including possession with intent to deliver crystal methamphetamine, possession psilocybin mushrooms, possession of analogs and being a habitual offender.

The Michigan State Police also assisted at the scene of the traffic stop.