During the evening of November 2, 2022, Sgt. E. Richardson noticed a vehicle traveling with a headlight out in the area of Medoc Mountain Road near Will Richardson Road.  Sgt. E Richardson identified the driver as Jovanni Ariel Richardson (25) of Hollister.  During the traffic stop Sgt. E Richardson smelled the strong odor of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. Upon a probable cause search of the vehicle ten (10) MDMA “Ecstasy” tablets were discovered hidden inside a container within the vehicle.

Richardson was subsequently arrested and charged with:

• Felony Possession of Schedule I Control Substance,

• Possession with Intent to Sell/Deliver Schedule I Control Substance, and

• Maintaining a Vehicle to Store Control Substances

Richardson was jailed in the Halifax County Detention Center under a $5,000 bond.  His court date is scheduled for 11/9/2022.