Half pound of marijuana seized during traffic stop in East Texas

HARRISON COUNTY – A man was arrested after half a pound of marijuana was allegedly seized during a traffic stop in Harrison County, according to our news partner KETK. According to officials, on Wednesday a deputy with the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for an equipment violation. Authorities said the deputy had probable cause to conduct a narcotics search on the vehicle. The driver was identified as 39-year-old Shayne Thomas and during the search, the deputy reportedly found “about half a pound of marijuana.”

Authorities said Thomas was arrested for two active warrants and a felony possession of marijuana charge. Thomas is currently being held in the Harrison County Jail with a bond total of $43,500.