By Bonnie Culverhouse

Cullen Police have arrested a North Webster Parish man on multiple drug charges.

Jason Todd Bethany, 48, of Sanders Rd. Springhill, is charged with possession of methamphetamine, driving under suspension, possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance, no safety belt and possession of drug paraphernalia.

According to the police report, the officer was in his vehicle in front of the Cullen Police Department when Bethany passed in a white pick-up truck.

The officer said he noticed Bethany was not wearing a seat belt. He reportedly stopped Bethany and learned the driver’s license was suspended.

After arresting Bethany, the officer inventoried his vehicle and located a glass pipe with methamphetamine resin and 2.38 grams of uncut crystal methamphetamine. The officer reports that Bethany told him of a 22 long barrel loaded pistol inside the truck. He allegedly had seven more 22 bullets in his pocked when taken into custody.

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