By Pat Culverhouse
Ignoring traffic signs posted on a construction site at the intersection of La. Hwy. 531 and Industrial Dr. has a local couple facing numerous charges, including a bevy of bench warrants.
A Minden reserve police officer reportedly stopped a vehicle driven by 61-year-old Glenn David Moss after he pulled from the Love’s parking lot and proceeded east despite signs warning “One Way,” “No Right Turn,” “Road Closed” and “Detour.”
During the early Sunday morning traffic stop, the officer learned Moss had no driver’s license and the vehicle was not insured. A records check revealed Moss was also the subject of multiple warrants from jurisdictions including Minden City Court, DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office and the State of Louisiana.
A passenger in the vehicle, 50-year-old Amanda Machell Martin, was also in the system on a fugitive warrant from the Claiborne Parish Sheriff’s Office.
During questioning, both Moss and Martin admitted to smoking methamphetamines in the past.
After both were placed in custody, a search of the vehicle reportedly revealed a small bottle containing a crystal substance (suspected methamphetamines) in a small, black zipper bag inside Martin’s purse. A glass pipe with residue was also found.
When the officer removed both suspects from the police unit at Minden PD headquarters, he reportedly inspected the vehicle for potential contraband. Behind the rear seat, where Moss was held, the officer reportedly found a small plastic bag with additional suspected methamphetamines.
Police suspect the package was placed by one of the two since units are routinely inspected after each shift.
Martin is facing charges for possession of CDS Sch. II (methamphetamines), possession of drug paraphernalia, obstruction of justice and on a fugitive warrant from Claiborne Parish SO. She is being held at the parish jail. No bond has been set.
Moss was also booked for possession of CDS Sch. II (methamphetamines) and possession of drug paraphernalia, plus charges of failure to obey traffic signs and driving under suspension.
He is also charged on the outstanding warrants that include parole violation, possession of drug paraphernalia, theft and numerous traffic offenses. Moss is being held at Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Center awaiting bond.