by Terralea Collins

Ardmore Police Chief William Oliver reported Thursday, February 1 that Officer David Posey pulled over Charles Ray Smith Tuesday night, January 30th on a speeding violation.

Posey smelled a strange smell coming from the trunk of the car. He knew something was wrong.

After calling in Charles Ray Smith’s drivers license Posey learned it had been suspended and there was an arrest warrant out for Smith for a probation violation. Posey arrested Smith then opened the trunk of the car he was driving. Smith repeatedly said it was helium but Posey could smell it was more than that. Posey quickly closed the trunk and called the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.

Special Officer Tull Malone and K- 9 Officer Rodney Callahan from the Lincoln County Sheriff Office came to the scene. Officer Malone, a Certified Meth Tech Officer, changed into HazMat gear that costs about $200.00. The suit is used once then must be destroyed. After examining the container, Officer Malone and K-9 Officer Rodney Callahan certified that it was a container of anhydrous ammonia used to manufacture meth.

Charles Ray Smith was served another warrant on Monday, February 5 for possession and transportation of a regulated chemical which is a federal offense.

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