Drug charges for Benton man after Calloway stop

A Benton man faces drug charges after a traffic stop in Calloway County.

A Calloway County Sheriff's deputy tried to stop a vehicle on Saturday after the driver reportedly failed to stop at a stop sign on Radio Road. When the deputy turned on his lights, the driver, 24-year-old Samuel Clark of Benton, allegedly continued to drive away for a time before eventually stopping. 

According to the report, the deputy found methamphetamine in Clark's possession. Clark was charged with possession of methamphetamine, disregard of a stop sign, and fleeing or evading police.

He was taken to the Calloway County Jail.