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Man and woman arrested after deputies find firearms, drugs

Posted at 7:05 AM, Sep 19, 2017
and last updated 2017-09-19 08:43:08-04

A man and a woman have been arrested after Limestone County deputies found firearms and drugs in their vehicle on Monday night. 

Limestone County Sheriff's office said deputies saw a suspicious vehicle with the man and woman inside parked near Mexia. 

Deputies investigated and discovered narcotics and a pistol on the pair. The vehicle was then searched and deputies also found a stolen firearm that was taken in a recent burglary in the county. 

The man was arrested for possession of marijuana under two ounces and unlawful carrying of a firearm.

The woman was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, theft of a firearm, unlawful carrying of a firearm and possession of dangerous drugs.

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