Fortner Street Traffic stop leads to drug arrest

On June 7, 2011 the Dothan Police Department Narcotic Unit attempted to make a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle in the 2700 block of Fortner Street. The driver failed to yield and continued on Fortner where investigators observed him throwing pills from the vehicle. The driver then stopped on Ross Clark Circle, exiting the vehicle where he fought with officers. The suspect was taken into custody and booked on several charges. The pills thrown from the vehicle were recovered and identified as Oxycodone.   

·        Jason Martin Driver, white male, 36 years of age, of Durby Lane was arrested and charged with Attempted Distribution of a Controlled Substance, Resisting Arrest and Tampering with Evidence with bonds totaling $ 3,500.