State Police investigate drug possession following traffic stop in West Turin

WEST TURIN- A traffic stop this week in the Southern end of Lewis County resulted in a drug arrest.

State Police said patrols stopped a red colored Ford Edge vehicle Tuesday afternoon on State Route 26 in the town of West Turin. The driver, Randy J. Myers, 39, of Carthage, NY allegedly failed to keep right. Troopers alleged that Myers was driving erratically.

Myers consented to a search of the vehicle. Troopers said they soon found a zippered pouch of crystal meth.

While searching the passenger, Xavier T. Polk, 40, of Boonville, NY, authorities said they found a plastic baggie containing more crystal meth. Polk was subsequently charged with a misdemeanor for criminally possessing a controlled substance.

Meanwhile, Myers was issued a traffic ticket and was released from the scene.

Polk was issued with an appearance ticket, which is returnable to West Turin Town Court at a later date.

There were no further details provided.

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