Driver arrested after being found with drugs during traffic stop, Merced police say

A man was arrested Thursday after narcotics were found during a vehicle stop, according to police.

At about 10:52 p.m., an officer made a vehicle stop on a white Mercedes for an expired registration in the 1600 block of R Street, according to a Merced Police Department news release.

Police said during the stop the officer learned that the driver, identified as Anthony Ray Cooper, 43, was on probation.

During a search of the vehicle, the officer found about 100 grams of methamphetamine. Police said Cooper was cited for possession and the sale of methamphetamine.

According to police, anyone with information regarding the alleged crime is asked to contact Officer Prevostini at 209-388-7728 or by email at prevostinit@cityofmerced.org.

This story was originally published August 16, 2020 at 11:59 AM.