Two individuals were arrested on multiple drug charges following a traffic stop in Zwolle on Jan. 16. Sheriff Aaron Mitchell reports that Felicia Sepulvado Garza, 46, of Noble, and Benjamin Shane Rivers, 49, of Zwolle, were taken into custody after a stop by the Sabine Parish Sheriff Tactical Narcotics Team (T.N.T.).

The stop was initiated due to traffic violations when Garza was seen driving in the City of Zwolle. A brief investigation led to the discovery of a range of illegal items, including suspected methamphetamine, marijuana, a glass smoking device, a digital scale, plastic baggies, and a loaded 9mm semi-automatic handgun.

Garza was arrested and booked into the Sabine Parish Women’s Jail on charges including:

Possession of Schedule II narcotics (Methamphetamine)
Possession of drug paraphernalia
Obstruction of justice
Two headlamps required on motor vehicles
Operating a vehicle in unsafe condition (cracked windshield)
Failure to signal 100 feet before a turn

Meanwhile, Rivers, who was also present in the vehicle, was arrested and booked into the Sabine Parish Detention Center on charges including:

Possession of Schedule I narcotics (Marijuana)
Possession with intent to distribute Schedule II narcotics (Methamphetamine)
Possession of drug paraphernalia
Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
Possession of a firearm in the presence of controlled dangerous substances (CDS)
As of now, no bond has been set for either suspect. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the arrests.