Marijuana in the Lap was Giveaway

On December 11 Deputy Dustin Kieschnick conducted a traffic stop on Highway 71 near Ellinger. Kieschnick observed loose marijuana laying in the open on the center console and in the driver’s lap. Both subjects had provided a false name for the driver. Kieschnick checked the correct information for the driver and found that the subject was wanted on multiple warrants. Kieschnick also located an unmarked pill bottle in the vehicle containing prescription pain medication. Arrested were Jonathan Welch, 31, and Christian Dixon, both of Houston.