Traffic stop leads to drug and warrant arrest

CARMINE - Fayette Sheriff Keith Korenek on Feb. 1, around 6:42 p.m., advised Deputy Josh Jones conducted a traffic stop on U.S. Hwy 290 westbound near Carmine for a traffic violation. When contact was made with the occupants of the vehicle, a strong odor of marijuana was emitting from the vehicle. Deputy Jason Fowler also responded and assisted Jones at the scene. The passenger was identified as Anthone Domineek Angel, 27, of Houston, had an outstanding warrant for Criminal Mischief out of Harris County and was detained. The driver, identified as Edison Albert Williams, 30, of Missouri, advised he had marijuana in the vehicle and Jones located a bag in the vehicle containing marijuana. Both subjects were placed under arrest and transported to the Dan R. Beck Justice Center in La Grange, charged with Possession of Marijuana, and subject Angel was charged with tampering with evidence and an active warrant for Criminal Mischief.