Police: Man tosses drugs into a ditch
A Rocky Face, Ga., man was arrested in Catoosa County after he allegedly threw a bag of drugs into a ditch while being pulled over by Ringgold law enforcement, police say.
According to the Ringgold Police Department:
Michael Lamar Bradley, 34, of Lindsey Memorial Road, was arrested Aug. 8 on charges of possessing marijuana, possessing methamphetamine, possessing a controlled substance, not having proof of insurance, driving while license suspended, and registration requirements. His bond was set at $16,000.
Ringgold officer Joshua Vandyke says that just after 11 a.m. on Aug. 8 he saw a Suzuki dirt bike traveling along U.S. 41 with no tag, reports show.
While he was making the traffic stop, Bradley threw a black bag into a nearby ditch, the officer said.
“I asked Mr. Bradley why he threw a bag in the ditch when he was stopped and he stated, ‘what bag’,” Vandyke said. “When asked again, Mr. Bradley stated that it was his bag and that it had ‘dope’ in it.”
Officer Vandyke found the bag and discovered it had marijuana and two other substances inside, reports show.
“Mr. Bradley stated that the yellow stuff was crushed up Clonazepam and that he bought his meth and marijuana on Reed Road in Dalton,” Vandyke said.
The dirt bike, which Bradley said he borrowed from a friend, was towed from the scene and he was transported to jail without further incident.
Joyce Lynn Handerson, 47, of 703 Corey Circle, Fort Oglethorpe arrested on a probation violation.
Eric Lee Bagley, 39, of 119 Kitchen Drive, Dalton arrested on charges of driving while license suspended and tag light requirement.
Curtis Lebron Williams, 42, of 345 Greenslake Circle, Rossville arrested on a charge of driving under the influence of drugs.
John Craig Barr, 43, of 3638 Phelps Street, East Ridge arrested on a charge of theft by shoplifting.
Nathan Eric Walker, 42, of 518 Mineral Avenue, Ringgold arrested on charges of driving while license suspended, failure to flag protruding load and unsecured load.
Michael David Morgan, 36, of 4039 West Parliament Drive, Cohutta arrested on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol.
Brandy Lashay Shahan, 25, of 2916 Boynton Drive, Ringgold arrested on a charge of theft by shoplifting.
Courtney Lee Campbell, 31, of 182 Battle Bluff Drive, Fort Oglethorpe arrested on a charge of driving while license suspended.
Brian Keith Mullin, 33, of 1125 Park City Road, Rossville arrested on charges of driving while license suspended and failure to obey traffic control device.
Courtney L. Anderson, 28, of 418 Cedar Glen Circle, East Ridge arrested on an outstanding warrant.
Margaret Kay Erickson, 50, of 303 Barnhardt Circle, Fort Oglethorpe arrested on charges of driving while license suspended and operation of a vehicle with suspended registration.
Clifford Jamar Billups, 40, of 1814 Westside Drive, Cleveland, TN arrested on charges of driving while suspended and failure to obey traffic control device.
Derita Dianne Mcdonough, 52, of 5313 Highway 58, Chattanooga arrested on charges of canceled registration, driving while license suspended and failure to maintain lane.
Travis Lamar Walston, 27, of 1451 Valley Way, Tunnel Hill arrested on charges of laying drags and reckless driving.
Tracy Lynn Kellett, 46, of 508 Nellie Head Road, Tunnel Hill arrested on a charge of theft by shoplifting.
Jazmyn Rayne Kellett, 18, of 508 Nellie Head Road, Tunnel Hill arrested on a charge of theft by shoplifting.
Elizabeth Jeanette Schoate, 40, of 7005 Pinebrook Drive, Harrison, TN arrested on a charge of theft by shoplifting.
Maurice Darnell Myles, 57, of 2510 Taylor Street, Chattanooga arrested on charges of driving while license suspended and expired tag.
Randy Joe Lecroy, 58, of Fort Oglethorpe arrested on an outstanding warrant.
Kirsten Taylor Helton, 19, of 82 First Street, Flintstone arrested on charges of possession of marijuana and window tint violation.
Paul Leroy Knox, 69, of 204 Acorn Lane, Fort Oglethorpe arrested on charges of driving while revoked and failure to obey traffic control device.
Tristan Tanner Leamon, 20, of 205 Hays Street, Fort Oglethorpe arrested on a charge of driving on suspended license.
Jillian Arlann Crowder, 37, of 5 Fox Chase Street, Rossville arrested on an outstanding warrant.
Stephanie Danielle Stewart, 38, of 55 Montclaire Drive, Rossville arrested on charges of driving while license suspended and expired registration.
Citation statistics
Speeding: 3
Entering or crossing roadway: 2 Driving on roadways laned for traffic: 1 Driving while license suspended or revoked: 9
Aggressive driving: 1
Tail light requirement: 2
Suspended registration: 3
Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs: 2
Failure to obey hands-free law: 5 License to be carried and exhibited on demand: 1
Unsecured load: 1
Following too closely: 2
Failure to exercise due care: 1 Reckless driving: 1
Laying drags: 1
Proof of insurance required: 1
Theft by shoplifting: 2
When overtaken and passing on the right permitted: 1
Vehicle turning left: 1
Mirrors: 1
Operation of vehicle without current plate: 8
Failure to obey traffic control device: 13 Failure to signal lane change or signal turn: 1
Light or flag projecting load: 1