Crime & Safety

Sheriff: Man Confessed to Swallowing Marijuana

Two men were arrested when sheriff's deputies noticed an expired tag and smelled marijuana in their car.

Travis Pickett and Eric Buckner were arrested Tuesday during a traffic stop after deputies allegedly smelled marijuana coming from their vehicle, a sheriff's office press release stated.

Pickett confessed to having marijuana in his possession and to swallowing some of it, the release stated. EMS was called to evaluate Pickett.

Buckner was arrested on outstanding warrants for faiure to pay child support.

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