On Tuesday morning January 19, 2021 at approximately 1:00 a.m. Martin PD assisted Constable Gary Nelson on an arrest in the McDowell community that resulted in 1 individual being arrested on drug charges. During the investigation Jason Dewayne Kerr of Alabama Age 40 took off running, and was captured in a few short seconds. He had several outstanding warrants thru NCIC. Further investigation resulted in a search of his belongings and the discovery of a small baggie with a white crystal like substance believed to be Methamphetamine, 3 hypodermic syringes and 1/3 of a Suboxone pill.
1) Jason Dewayne Kerr Age 40 of Alabama Warrant Charges are: POss Cont Sub 1st Off (Methamphetamine) X2, Drug Paraphernalia- Buy/possess, Fleeing Or Evading Police, 2nd Degree (Motor Vehicle) X2, Wanton Endangerment- 2nd Degree X2, No Registration Receipt X2, No Registration Plates X2, Failure To Wear Seat Belts X2, Failure Of Owner To Maintain Required Ins/sec 1st X2, No Operators-moped License X2, Improp