A traffic stop in Crisp County for a headlight violation led to a drug arrest after an officer discovered multiple illegal drugs.

What’s Happening: A Crisp County deputy stopped a vehicle on Jan. 3 for a headlight violation. The deputy reported smelling a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle.

A search led to the discovery of multiple types of controlled prescription pills, marijuana, cash, and packaging materials.

What’s Important: Authorities identified the driver as 37-year-old Johntava Jones. Jones is now in the Crisp County jail. He faces multiple charges such as headlight requirement violation, possession of marijuana, illegal possession of Schedule I and II controlled substances, and obstructing or hindering law enforcement officers.

“Integrity means doing the right thing even when no one is watching. Somewhere along the way, too many people decided that rule was optional.”