A traffic stop in Jonesboro, Arkansas, led to the arrest of Hayden Blythe Brewer after officers found eight pills identified as Adderall and a handgun in the vehicle he was driving.
Charges and Arrest
Under Arkansas law, the alleged combination of felony drug possession and possession of a firearm resulted in a charge of simultaneous possession of drugs and firearms, classified by statute as a Class Y felony. The affidavit does not allege Brewer displayed or used the handgun.
Despite the charge carrying a potential sentence of 10 to 40 years or life in prison, Brewer’s bond was set Monday at $5,000 cash or surety.
According to a probable cause affidavit, officers stopped Brewer on Sunday, July 26, because the vehicle displayed expired tags. Brewer reportedly acknowledged knowing the tags were expired but said he had been traveling and had not had time to renew them.
While speaking with Brewer, officers reported smelling burnt marijuana coming from the vehicle. Police told Brewer they intended to search it because of the odor, and Brewer reportedly said there might be marijuana roaches in the ashtray.
After Brewer and a passenger exited, officers opened the driver’s door and allegedly found a clear plastic bag containing orange pills in the door panel. The pills were marked “30” and “dp,” which officers identified as Adderall.
Brewer was taken into custody. During a further search, officers reported finding a handgun beneath the driver’s side front seat and marijuana roaches in the ashtray. The affidavit said the bag contained eight pills, several of which had been broken in half. No other contraband was reported.
Brewer faces charges of simultaneous possession of drugs and firearms, a Class Y felony; possession of a Schedule I or II controlled substance other than methamphetamine or cocaine between 2 and 28 grams, a Class C felony; and expired vehicle license or failure to pay a registration fee.
His next court appearance is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Sept. 30 at the Craighead County Courthouse.
Brewer is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Original reporting: NEA Report (Jonesboro) — read the source article.
