25-year-old Austin Richards was charged with contraband in a penal institution, possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, DUI, and driving on revoked after being stopped with drugs in his system, vehicle, and hair.
On October 30th, Officer Sara Weber responded to a routine traffic stop at Highway 76 & Memorial Drive. When asked, Austin admitted to drinking beforehand. He refused a sobriety test, but did consent to a blood draw.
According to Officer Weber, Austin’s eyes looked glazed over. He had slurred speech and was unable to stand properly. Per the affidavit, she searched him and found marijuana wrapped in a ten-dollar bill and three packs of cigarillos. A computer check further revealed that Austin was driving on a revoked license.
Upon being searched in the Montgomery County Jail, a hydrocodone pill was reportedly found in his hair.
Austin was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana, unlawful drug paraphernalia, driving under the influence, driving on a suspended license, and contraband in a penal institution. He was later released of his own recognizance.
