Traffic stop leads to an arrest and seizure of methamphetamine

On Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at approximately 5:55pm, a Nolan County deputy initiated a traffic stop in the 1500 block of Elm Street, adjacent to a nearby park and school property. The stop was a result of a minor traffic infraction, and upon speaking with the driver, William Fergeson of Sweetwater, the deputy noticed indications of criminal activity, whereupon he requested and received consent to search the vehicle. Fergeson was requested to exit the vehicle where a pat down of his person was conducted, and a small plastic baggy containing suspected methamphetamine was discovered, as well as paraphernalia used in its consumption. Fergeson was arrested and transported to the Nolan County jail where he was charged with the felony offense of possession of controlled substance in drug free zone. The case will be filed with the 32nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.