On July 19, 2021, Deputies with the Murray County Sheriff’s Office made a vehicle stop on Hwy 225 South on a vehicle for window tint violation. The driver was identified as Patrick Wade Mccoy (56) of Gordon County. Mr. McCoy became nervous and began to shake while the Deputy was speaking with him. Consent to search the vehicle was given.

Deputies located approximately two gross ounces of Methamphetamine hidden inside a blood pressure monitor box inside the vehicle. Patrick Wade McCoy was arrested and charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute, and Trafficking Methamphetamine.