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Unexpected Bust Made After Traffic Stop Near Batesville Leads To Admission By Passenger

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The whole incident went down in the area of Batesville, Arkansas.

A man was arrested on February 12th, 2025 after a drug test revealed that drugs were found during a July 2024 traffic stop. During the traffic stop, what appeared to be meth was reportedly found after one of the passengers admitted to drugs being in the car. You can hear Arkansas Radio reporter Tony Mac reveal the story below.

Passenger Reportedly Admitted There Was Drugs In Car

Bond has been set at $100,000 for Jerry Lynn Wilson, a felon caught with drugs and a firearm.

During a July 2024 traffic stop, an Independence County deputy discovered methamphetamine in Wilson’s vehicle.

One of the passengers told the officer that there was reportedly drugs in the vehicle.

The search revealed a Dewalt tool box with various narcotics under the driver’s seat. Some of the drugs were found in a small black bag.

A 9mm Smith & Wesson pistol was also discovered in another black bag.

Wilson was arrested on February 12, 2025, after the drugs were tested.

He faces multiple charges and remains in jail with bond set.

Listen to Tony Mac’s reporting below:

 

 

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