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A routine traffic stop led to the drug-related arrest of a Rickman man Saturday.
Putnam County authorities charged 33-year-old Joe Murphy with criminal impersonation and possession of methamphetamine.
Authorities arrested Joe Murphy for methamphetamine and criminal impersonation.
Officials first made contact with Murphy near 6070 Dodson Branch Highway. The patrol vehicle had to swerve to avoid a white Dodge diesel coming from the opposite lane.
After the Dodge almost collided with the patrol vehicle, the officer turned around and initiated a traffic stop.
Upon making contact with the driver, Murphy gave another person’s license.
Once detained and placed in the patrol vehicle, officials noticed a glass pipe wrapped in a paper towel in the front center floorboard of the Dodge.
A further search revealed approximately 2.28 ounces of a white crystalline substance believed to be methamphetamine. Arrest warrants indicate that officials also found $980.00 in cash, approximately 20 needles and a scale.
Authorities booked Murphy into the Putnam County Jail on a $25,000 bond. Murphy has since posted bail.
