A routine traffic stop in Minden led to the arrest of two men on drug charges after officers discovered approximately two pounds of marijuana inside their vehicle, according to police reports.
On February 7 at approximately 5 PM, an officer initiated a stop on a silver Toyota Camry with an expired tag at the intersection of East Street and Talton. Upon approaching the vehicle, the officer detected a strong odor of marijuana coming from the passenger compartment.
The driver, Ramon Henderson, 34, of Homer, and his passenger, Antonio Thorton, 28, of Minden, were asked if they had marijuana inside the vehicle. Thorton removed a bag of marijuana from his boot and handed it to officers, then produced a jar containing marijuana from between the passenger seats.
During a search of the vehicle, officers found a bag containing approximately two pounds of marijuana in the trunk. Both Henderson and Thorton denied ownership of the drugs. A further records check revealed Thorton had two active warrants through the Webster Parish Sheriff’s Office.
While in custody at the Minden Police Department, officers found an additional 2.8 grams of marijuana inside a black baggie hidden in Henderson’s shoe.
Thorton was booked on a charge of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and transported to Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Center. Henderson was charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and cited for expired tags.
All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.