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Two Arrested After Checkpoint Reveals Drugs And Felon With A Gun

Updated: Jul 20

From WRIL - The Big One -


According to multiple citations, early Sunday morning July 14, 2024 around 1:15am, Bell County Sheriff's Department, assisted by Pineville Police Department, was conducting a traffic safety checkpoint on Highway 66.


Officer Patrick Brooks states that a small 1995 black Chevrolet approached the checkpoint. The driver, 37-Year-old James Eric Brock of Pineville told the officer that the vehicle was not insured and he was unable to produce an insurance card.


The officer further states that Brock was exhibiting signs of being under the influence and he was administered standard field sobriety tests which determined he was under the influence. During this time Bell County Deputy Keith Fuson deployed his K9 "Steve" which gave a positive alert on the vehicle.


Brock was then placed under arrest and a search of his vehicle revealed more than two grams of a crystal-substance believed to be Methamphetamine along with digital scales. Also found in the vehicle was an off-white substance believed to be Heroin, pressed pills believed to be Fentanyl, and a green leafy substance believed to be Marijuana.


Additionally, a 9mm handgun was located in the driver's seat of the vehicle. Brock was found to have a prior felony conviction and the handgun had been entered NCIC as stolen.


James Brock was arrested and lodged in the Bell County Detention Center charged with no insurance and failure to produce an insurance card, operating a motor vehicle under the influence - controlled substance - 1st offense, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, receiving stolen property (firearm), trafficking in controlled substance - 1st degree, 2nd or greater (greater than 2 grams - Methamphetamine), possession of controlled substance - 1st degree, 1st offense (Heroin), possession of controlled substance - 1st degree (Fentanyl), and possession of Marijuana. He was also served with a failure to appear warrant.


A passenger in the vehicle, 21-Year-old Ariel Faith Saylor of Pineville, was arrested and lodged in the Bell County Detention Center. She was also charged with the trafficking and possession offenses.


Also assisting on scene was Deputy Hunter Luttrell.

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