Traffic stop leads to cocaine arrest 

A 25-year-old Neptune Beach, Florida motorist was arrested Saturday after more than seven grams of cocaine were found in his possession.

Jared Thomas Walsh was charged with possession of cocaine and possession of a controlled substance without a prescription.

Traffic Enforcement Unit Deputy Andrew Leird was conducting speed enforcement operations at 9:23 a.m. near Mile Marker 47 when he observed a Jeep, the driver was later identified as Walsh, traveling 70 mph on U.S. 1 in a 35 mph zone.

A U.S. Border Patrol Agent and his K9 performed a sweep of the Jeep and the K9 alerted to narcotics inside the vehicle, specifically inside a backpack in the front passenger seat. Traffic Enforcement Unit Deputy Ed Swogger also arrived on the scene.

Two small baggies were found inside the backpack containing a total of 7.2 grams of cocaine. Half an Adderall pill was also found in the Jeep.

Walsh was taken to jail.

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