MARION – A Herrin man was cited on drug-related offenses following a recent traffic stop in Williamson County.

According to the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, on May 3, deputies saw a vehicle traveling in rural Williamson County near Johnston City without a valid vehicle registration. During the traffic stop, it was discovered that the driver was unlawfully transporting cannabis which was contained on his person. A subsequent search discovered a metal tin containing 3.38 grams of a substance which later field tested positive for methamphetamine.

The driver, Carl D. Olsen of Herrin, was placed under arrest and cited with Operating a Motor Vehicle when Registration Suspended, Methamphetamine Possession and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Olsen was transported to the Williamson County Jail.

The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Johnston City Police Department and the Williamson County State’s Attorney’s office for their assistance.