Beaumont, Texas man arrested Aug. 15 on drug charges

Published 11:13 am Monday, August 19, 2024

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A Beaumont, Texas man was arrested Aug. 15 on possession of drug charges, according to the Atmore Police Department.

Estrada

Public Information Officer Sgt. Darrell McMann said in a release that Jose Estrada, 43, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

McMann said the arrest occurred after an APD patrol officer noticed a vehicle parked on the side of the highway on Highway 21 at approximately 4:25 a.m. on the day of the arrest.

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McMann said when the officer stopped and checked on the vehicle, he noticed the driver (Estrada), was passed out and the vehicle was still running.

“The officer awoke the driver after several attempts and noticed a glass pipe in Estrada’s lap as Estrada exited the vehicle,” McMann said. “The pipe had a crystal-like residue that field tested positive for methamphetamine. Officers also discovered a small amount of methamphetamine in the vehicle.”