Marijuana arrest made after Caruthersville police pull over car driving in reverse with no lights

CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo. -- A 20-year-old Caruthersville man was arrested last week after driving his vehicle backward with no head lights on East 12th Street, police said.

According to local authorities, upon conducting a traffic stop, officers saw the driver, Markus Young, drop a marijuana cigarette out of the window. Officers seized the marijuana and arrested Young. He was taken to the Pemiscot County Jail, where he was processed and later released after posting a $379.50 cash bond.

Police said several baggies of marijuana were found in the vehicle and seized as evidence.

Officers also arrested a 19 year-old Caruthersville man on charges of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute.

According to official reports, he is being held in the Pemiscot County jail with bond set at $50,000. The man's name has not been released pending the filing of formal charges.

Pertinent address:

East 12th Street, Caruthersville, MO