Illinois man arrested for trafficking in meth after trying to flee police

An Illinois man was arrested last week on drug charges after an attempted traffic stop on Hinkleville Road. 

Deputies with the McCracken County Sheriff's Office tried to stop a motorcycle driven by 43-year-old Jamey Carson of Marion, Illinois. Carson allegedly pulled into a gas station, but before deputies could get to him, he took off, again. Soon after, Carson reportedly crashed the motorcycle near I-24 before trying to get away on foot.

Deputies caught up with Carson at a business on Coleman Road and he was arrested. Both Carson and the motorcycle were searched and allegedly an ounce of methamphetamine, marijuana, and a baggy of cocaine were found.

Carson was charged with trafficking in meth, operating a vehicle under the influence, possession of cocaine and marijuana, fleeing or evading police, and a host of traffic violations.