Reckless driver in Washington County turns into large drug bust

An attempt to locate a reckless driver Sunday afternoon became a large-scale drug bust after a Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputy discovered 15 bundles and 22 packages of methamphetamine.

The deputy located the vehicle driving north on I-15 at mile marker 15.

The deputy reported smelling marijuana during the stop and obtained the consent of the driver  identified as 50-year-old Eugene Darnell Hughes of Kalamazoo, Michigan  to search the vehicle.

During the search, the deputy discovered bundles of methamphetamine in the back seat of the vehicle.

Hughes was placed under arrest, and the deputy contacted the Washington County Drug task Force for further assistance.