Lubbock Police Arrest Brian Melcher For Methamphetamine Possession

A traffic stop in Lubbock over the weekend led to the arrest of a man who reportedly had a sizable amount of an illegal drug in his vehicle.

A Lubbock Police officer stopped a 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe at 3400 Elmwood for a traffic violation just before 11:45 p.m. Saturday, August 17th.

The officer requested that the K9 unit search the vehicle after observing evidence that made him believe there may be an illegal substance inside the vehicle, according to a press release from LPD.

The K-9 unit reportedly found 120 grams of methamphetamine and more than $9,000 cash inside the vehicle.

Police arrested 39-year-old Brian Melcher for possession of a controlled substance.

Melcher is being held in the Lubbock County Jail on more than $100,000 bond.