During the courese of the traffic stop the officer learned that Cotton was driving on a suspended license and was currently on State Probation. Further investigation revealed that Cotton had in his possession a methamphetamine pipe and a substance identified as methamphetamine. Cotton was placed under arrest on scene and transported to the Washington County Jail where he was booked on charges of :
Driving while license suspended or revoked
Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine)
Possession of Narcotics Equipment
Chief Thompson encourages anyone with information regarding illegal activity to contact the Chipley Police Department at (850) 638-6310 or Crime Stoppers at (850) 638-TIPS.