Updated February 1, 2019

The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department arrested an Iron City man for drugs after stopping a car for a traffic violation.

The traffic stop turned up a large quantity of drugs and drug paraphernalia Wednesday.

The vehicle was stopped on Iron City Road and, after a short time, a search of the automobile and its occupants was conducted.

During the search, officers discovered approximately 31.5 grams of methamphetamine, four glass meth pipes, baggies, and digital scales.

As a result of the search 27-year-old Alexander Davis of Iron City was arrested and charged with possession of Schedule II Drugs For Resale, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of a Prohibited Weapon, and cited for a violation of the Due Care Law.

He was booked into the Lawrence County Jail with an $11,000 bond.