Officer Kristi Mitchell

Public Information Officer

903-798-3187 (office) 903-260-0294 (pager)

903-824-4199 (cell) 903-798-3023 (fax)

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Traffic Stop Results in 6 Pounds of Marijuana, Worth $11,610.

Texarkana Arkansas Police Officer Chris Estes recovered 6 pounds of Marijuana this morning after he stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation at the six mile marker on I-30. After stopping the vehicle, Officer Estes made contact with the occupant, Chris Deangleo McKee, B/M 33 yoa. It was at that time, Officer Estes could smell a distinct odor of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. While searching the vehicle a grey suitcase was located that contained a black trash bag half full of Marijuana. McKee was arrested and transported to the Bi-state where he was charged with Felony Possession of Marijuana with intent to deliver. The Marijuana weighed a little over 6 pounds, with a street value of $11,610.

The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department has been involved with S.T.E.P (Selective Traffic Enforcement Program) for over 16 years. The program is funded by the National Highway Safety and Traffic Administration.

Anyone with information regarding this or any other crime is encouraged to notify TAPD or Texarkana area CrimeStoppers at 903-793-STOP.

Thank you and you can visit the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department online at http://www.txkusa.org/arkpolice.