Morgan City man accused of possessing four illegal drugs, weapon

A Morgan City man was arrested Saturday and accused of possessing four illegal drugs and a weapon.

Johnny Duward Gray, 53, Brashear Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested at 3:23 p.m. Saturday on charges of possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of a legend drug (promethazine), possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, transactions involving drug proceeds, driving under suspension and possession of an alcoholic beverage in a motor vehicle.

The Morgan City Police Department said its Patrol Division initiated a stop on a vehicle in the area of Front Street after the vehicle failed to stop at a stop sign. Gray was identified as the operator of the vehicle. While speaking with Gray, the officer could smell an odor of marijuana from the vehicle.

The Morgan City Police Department K-9 Division responded, and K-9 Millow conducted an open-air sniff showing positive indication to the presence of narcotics.

A Search of the vehicle produced suspected crack cocaine, marijuana, methamphetamine and promethazine. The suspected cocaine and marijuana were packaged in a manner consistent with illicit drug sales, the Police Department said.

According to reports, also located in the search was a firearm, assorted drug paraphernalia, and an open alcoholic beverage.

Gray was found to be in possession of a large amount of U.S. currency that was believed to be derived from suspected narcotic sales.

Checks revealed that Gray was a convicted felon, which prohibits him from possessing a firearm, and his Louisiana driver's license was under suspension.

Gray was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail. He was incarcerated and now awaits court proceedings.