Traffic stop yields 2.5 ounces of meth

By SUSAN TAFT Contributor to The Pittsburg Gazette Gerald Clinton Davis was arrested and transported to the Camp County Jail after approximately two and a half ounces of methamphetamine were found in his vehicle during a traffic stop Nov. 24. He was charged with manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance, more than 4 grams, less than 200 grams. Davis, 44, of Pittsburg was stopped on County Road 2121 at 9 that morning by Sheriff Alan McCandless and Chief Deputy Randal Lain Jr. for a narcotics investigation. “Upon approaching the vehicle, Davis was asked to step out of the vehicle,” Sheriff McCandless said. “Davis immediately made some evasive moves; therefore, he was detained for officer safety. “Davis stated he was ‘holding.’ Chief Deputy Lain immediately advised Davis of his Miranda Rights, and I asked Davis what he was ‘holding.’ He stated he had approximately two ounces of methamphetamine and told us where it was located. Chief Deputy Lain conducted a consent search of the vehicle, and Deputy Richard Huffman was then called to assist us at the scene,” the sheriff said.

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