CANTON – Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers filed
felony drug charges against an Ohio man after a traffic stop in Stark County. Troopers
seized a small amount of marijuana and 32 grams of cocaine valued at
approximately $6,638.
On August 31, 2018 at 4:17 a.m., troopers stopped a 2003
Ford Taurus with Ohio registration for a speed violation on Mahoning Road in the
city of Canton. The driver was detained on an outstanding misdemeanor warrant and
placed in the back seat of the patrol cruiser where he attempted to hide a bag
of cocaine. Troopers also discovered marijuana on his person.
The suspect, Larry A.E. Dotson, 27, of Canton, was
charged with possession of cocaine, first-degree felony, and illegal
conveyance, a third-degree felony.
If convicted, he could face up to 14 years in prison
and up to a $30,000 fine.
A photo of the seized contraband is available for download
on the Patrol’s website at www.statepatrol.ohio.gov
Last year, troopers removed 262 pounds of cocaine
from Ohio’s roadways. For a complete list of drug arrests by county visit: http://www.statepatrol.ohio.gov/statistics/statdocs/Highlights/2018/Drugs.pdf
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