Brewton man is arrested for meth

Flomaton stop nets drugs and a weapon

A Brewton man was arrested on multiple charges, including possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, following a traffic stop Friday, Aug. 5 in Flomaton.

In addition to the meth charge, Clinton Keith Wiggins, 24, 33 Victoria St., was charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Clonazepam and Hydrocodone), unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, having fake U.S. currency, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and carrying a concealed weapon without a permit.

According to police reports, Wiggins' vehicle was pulled over by Flomaton police on Upper Creek Road for improper lane usage. K-9 Boo alerted on the vehicle and the illegal drugs were found inside the vehicle.

Court records state officers found 14 grams of meth, Hydrocodone pills, Clonazepam pills, a counterfeit $100 bill, a .45-caliber pistol, marijuana, and digital scales.

During a bond hearing before District Judge Eric Coale, Wiggins said he understood the charges against him and wanted to hire his own attorney. Judge Coale set his bond at $75,000.

 
 
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