The Minden Police Department took decisive action on May 11 to remove intoxicated drivers from the streets, resulting in the arrest of two individuals for various offenses.
An officer observed a vehicle on Cox Lane crossing left of center and nearly hitting the left-hand curb. The driver, Shacourtney Grant, 26, was found to be under the influence of a mind-altering substance. Grant admitted to consuming alcohol and handed over an open container. A search of the vehicle yielded cocaine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. Grant, who claimed to be pregnant, was charged with multiple offenses including possession of marijuana and cocaine, and operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
In a separate incident, another officer witnessed a white Nissan Altima speeding at 60 mph in a 35 mph zone on Lee Street. The driver, Marcus Huey, 54, initially refused to stop, but eventually pulled over at his daughter’s house on East Street. Huey displayed signs of alcohol and marijuana use, and a search of his vehicle uncovered marijuana and a small amount of crack cocaine. Huey, whose license was suspended, was charged with several offenses including possession of cocaine and driving under suspension.
Both Grant and Huey were taken into custody and booked at the Minden Police Department. The Minden Police Department reminds the public to drive responsibly and avoid driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.