Traffic Stop Leads to Heroin Bust

KILGORE — Kilgore police discover a suspect had heroin stashed in a body cavity after a weekend traffic stop ended in three arrests. Kadeem Brackins Ray, 21, Dallas, was being booked Saturday into Kilgore City Jail when police made the discovery. According to the Longview News-Journal, Good Shepherd Medical Center staff later removed 41 packets of heroin from Ray’s body. Ray was one of two passengers in a car driven by Jedarious Rashad Lowery, 19, Dallas. Jerry Bernard Collins II, 22, Dallas was also in the vehicle. A search of the vehicle turned up two handguns, several bags of marijuana, drug paraphernalia and more than $3,000 in cash.

Ray has been charged with delivery of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, tampering with evidence and possession of marijuana. His bonds total $142,500. Collins has been charged with theft of a firearm, unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and possession of marijuana. His bonds total $22,500. Lowery has been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and possession of marijuana. His bonds total $17,250.