Posted 8:08 pm Friday, December 26, 2008
Pair Arrested On Drug Charge After Accidentally Texting Cop
LONGVIEW -- A text message to a Longview police officer led to a 24-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman being arrested and charged with possession of marijuana.
Officer Jason Hampton received a text message from "Sam" about 10:15 p.m. Tuesday "in reference to a drug deal," according to a news release from the Longview Police Department.
"It was apparent that 'Sam' sent the message to the wrong phone number," the news release stated. "Officer Hampton, who was off duty, contacted dispatch and advised them of the situation."
According to the news release, the officer set up a meeting with "Sam" at a Chase Bank on West Loop 281.
When "Sam" arrived to meet with Hampton, officers found a bag containing 4.495 ounces of marijuana inside the vehicle, according to the news release. The news release stated that the driver, Samuel Odom, and passenger, Sarah Gillette, were arrested and taken to the Gregg County Jail. Both were charged with possession of marijuana.
According to the jail, Odom had a $5,500 bond, and Gillette had a $5,000 bond.
Both were released Wednesday.
Odom also had warrants from Upshur County, according to the news release.
Odom also had warrants from Upshur County, according to the news release.
