(Dickens)--Two people are facing charges after a traffic stop this past weekend east of Dickens.
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says at around 8:40 pm Saturday, a vehicle was stopped for a speeding violation in the 3200 block of Highway 18. Upon making contact, the Deputy observed an open can of an alcoholic beverage in the vehicle. The passenger, 29-year-old Alex Clark of Emmetsburg, was found to be in possession of a marijuana vape pen and was eventually taken into custody. A vehicle search was performed and marijuana and drug paraphernalia were located. The driver, 27-year-old Timothy Elliott of Havelock, was taken into custody and transported to the Clay County Jail along with Clark.
Clark was charged with possession of a controlled substance-3rd offense-marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and open container. Elliott was charged with possession of a controlled substance-marijuana-2nd offense, driving while barred, speeding, possession of drug paraphernalia, and violation of a restricted driver’s license.
Clark and Elliot were both released on bond.
