Traffic Stop Leads to Methamphetamine Seizure and Felony Charges for Houston Driver
On Thursday, December 21, 2023, in the 11800 block of the S Sam Houston Pkwy E, Precinct 8 Deputy Burden from Constable Phil Sandlin’s Office initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by 37-year-old Thomas Ernest Smith II.
The stop was prompted by multiple traffic violations, including displaying an obscured temporary tag and failing to maintain a single lane of traffic. Deputies Webber, Camarillo, and Atluri arrived at the scene to assist.
Upon further investigation, deputies conducted a consent-based search of the vehicle, revealing the presence of 90.1 grams of methamphetamine. Subsequently, the Harris County District Attorney’s Office was contacted and accepted felony charges for Possession of a Controlled Substance. Smith was then transported to the Harris County Joint Processing Center, where his bond was set at $25,000.
