Man arrested for drugs following traffic stop

A 33-year-old Marathon man was arrested Friday night after a large amount of amphetamines were found during a traffic stop.

Jesse Paul Barnett was charged with trafficking in amphetamines.

Barnett was driving a black Cadillac sport utility vehicle 75 mph in a 55 mph zone on U.S. 1 near Mile Marker 55.5 at 11:39 p.m. The Cadillac was also swerving and crossing the center line. The Cadillac was stopped near Coco Plum Drive. A U.S. Border Patrol K9 arrived to assist.

The following were found:

  • 16.2 grams of amphetamines
  • A BB gun
  • $4,927 in cash
  • 3 pairs of black gloves, a black beanie and a blue beanie
  • A pipe containing cocaine residue

Barnett was taken to jail.

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