Waller, 31, faces drug charges

A local man faces drug trafficking charges after police caught him with 60 grams of cocaine.

The suspect, Stephen A. Waller, 31, is charged with possession of cocaine for resale and possession of marijuana. He is being held under a $175,000 bond.

According to police reports, Waller was pulled over on Old Smithville Road. His passenger, Paul Ikeard, 39, was arrested during the stop for public intoxication and carrying a weapon.

Lawmen said Waller began acting nervous during questioning, prompting them to obtain permission to search him and his vehicle. While his car was clean, lawmen hit pay dirt when Waller cleaned out his pockets. Police say Waller produced three bags of cocaine and a bag of marijuana while emptying his pockets on the hood of his car. He was also carrying around $500.

A gauge of the marijuana revealed he had 27 grams in addition to the cocaine in his possession.