At approximately 2:30 a.m. on February 11, Winn Parish deputies conducted a traffic stop on LA 501 after observing a vehicle towing a trailer with no taillights. The driver, identified as William Cloud of Calvin, was found to be operating the vehicle with a suspended driver’s license and was arrested.

The passenger, Bobby E. Martin, also of Calvin, was found to have an expired driver’s license. During an inventory search of the vehicle, deputies discovered a firearm, two plastic baggies containing suspected methamphetamine, and glass pipes commonly used for smoking narcotics.

Both William Cloud and Bobby E. Martin were charged with the following:

• Possession of Schedule II Narcotics (methamphetamine)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (glass pipes)

Additionally, William Cloud faces an additional charge of Possession of a Firearm in the Presence of CDS.

Both suspects were booked into the Winn Parish Detention Center on the aforementioned charges. The evidence will be sent to the crime lab for processing.

Sheriff McAllister expressed his appreciation for the dedication and hard work of the deputies involved in this case. He also reminds the public that all individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty.

For further inquiries, please contact the Winn Parish Sheriff’s Office.