Traffic Stop in Grady County Leads to Arrest of Bainbridge Man for Drug Possession
GRADY COUNTY, Ga. – A routine traffic stop turned into a drug arrest on June 24 when Grady County Sheriff’s deputies pulled over Jonathen Antonio Jenkins, a resident of Bainbridge, in Whigham.
Jenkins, who was driving a blue four-door Nissan, was unable to produce a valid driver’s license. Deputies soon discovered that his license had been suspended.
As part of the arrest procedure, deputies conducted a lawful search of the vehicle and reported finding a quantity of a Schedule I controlled substance.
Jenkins was taken into custody and transported to the Grady County Detention Center. He is facing multiple charges, including:
Possession of a Schedule I controlled substance
Driving with a suspended license
Open container violation
Failure to maintain lane
The Grady County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate and reminds the public of the risks associated with driving while unlicensed and transporting illegal substances.
