On June 16, Deputy Allen Edwards conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle on Hwy 278 West, near Wilmar, AR. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Brandon Johnson of Warren.
Deputy Edwards ran a check of Johnson through dispatch and was advised Johnson had a no bond bench warrant issued from Drew County Circuit Court. Johnson was placed under arrest.
Deputy Chris Austin conducted an arrest search of Johnson before placing him in a patrol vehicle. Deputy Austin located a clear plastic bag containing a dollar bill with a crystal like substance inside believed to be meth. Johnson appeared before Judge Crews Puryear for a first appearance and his bond was set at $2500.00 commercial bond.