Orangefield man arrested on drug charges

ORANGE COUNTY --

From Orange County Sheriff's Office -- 

On Thursday July 9, 2009 at approximately 9:48 am, Sgt. Tracy Sorge and Sgt. Joel Stinnett of the Orange County Sheriff's Office observed a Maroon in color Toyota truck travelling south on FM 1442 failing to maintain a single lane of travel.  A traffic stop was initiated and a roadside interview was conducted.  The driver was identified as Nathan Ray Bendy Carrico, W/M, a 47 year old Orangefield resident and owner of D&S Plumbing in Orangefield.  Carrico was travelling between job sites when he was stopped.  A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed various controlled substances and marijuana inside the vehicle.

Carrico was arrested and transported to the Orange County Jail where he was booked for 4 counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance and 1 count of Possession of Marijuana. Bonds totaled $4500.00.    

Sheriff Merritt and the Orange County Sheriff's Office will continue to diligently combat the drug activities that occur in the neighborhoods and other areas of Orange County.  If you have information on drug activities occurring in your neighborhood or other areas please call EasTex Crime Stoppers at 409-724-TIPS.  You will remain anonymous and you could earn a cash reward for your information.