Routine traffic stop leads to more meth charges against Young
An unsteady hand and nervous actions led to the arrest of a local man caught transporting the makings of a methamphetamine lab this week.
The suspect, Martin Blane Young, 40, is charged with possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia as well as illegal possession of a weapon. He will appear for hearing Jan. 13. He already faced prior meth charges for a similar bust Nov. 9 of last year.
According to arrest warrants against Young, the arrest happened after police pulled him over on Sparta Street for a routine moving violation. The officer reported that Young was visibly shaking and acted nervous while being asked for his license.
After finding out about his prior arrests, police asked if he had any meth-making materials in his car. The suspect admitted to having two cans of Coleman fuel, often used in the meth cooking process, but denied anything else.
At that point, the city’s drug dog Kastor was brought in and immediately indicated the presence of drugs. Police then found 1.2 grams of meth in the console area of the car along with marijuana, seven bags containing what appeared to be meth residue, and digital scales. There was also evidence Young had been separating striker pads from match boxes in order to gather phosphorous, a process often used by meth cookers. A loaded rifle was also found in the car.
Along with issuing criminal charges, police seized Young’s car, 30.06 rifle, and cash found on his person.