According to information from the Brownwood Police Department, a Lake Brownwood man was still in jail on Monday, March 8, on charges related to a drug arrest.
According to the police report, on Thursday, March 4, 2021, at approximately 11:00 pm, Officer Roberto Rodriguez initiated a traffic stop in the 200 block of West Commerce on a 4-door sedan due to defective equipment.
Officer Rodriguez identified the driver as 49 year-old William Ray Carroll of Lake Brownwood. While speaking with Carroll he acknowledged having a small amount of marijuana in the vehicle.
Based on that information, Officer Rodriguez conducted a search of the vehicle. While opening the driver’s side door, he observed a loose-fitting seat cover. Under the seat cover, a Ziploc bag containing a large quantity of smaller bags was located. Also, under the cover, closer to the center console, Officer Rodriguez located a Ziploc baggy which contained a large amount of substance believed to be Methamphetamine. No other substances were located.