Half-pound of meth seized, man arrested in Barry County
A man from Barry County is in custody on a slew of charges after he was found with over half a pound of meth. Read the full press release below:
On Saturday, April 9th, 2022, Deputies were dispatched to Farm Roads 1145 and 2180 for a motor vehicle accident. Deputies arrived and made contact with Lawrence Dwight Gwinup. Gwinup had drove off the roadway and struck a fence causing property damage.
During the investigation, Deputies Michael Stribling and James Meyers uncovered approximately 260 grams of a crystal-like substance that was located in six clear baggies inside Gwinup’s vehicle.
A baggie containing a large quantity of a crystal-like substance also was located, all the crystal-like substance tested positive for the presence of methamphetamine.
Digital scales, drug paraphernalia, unused clear baggies for packaging and a Smith & Wesson loaded firearm all was located inside the vehicle.
Gwinup was charged with:
- Drug trafficking
- Unlawful use of a weapon
- 6 counts of drug paraphernalia
- Second degree property damage
- Driving while intoxicated
Gwinup is being held in the Barry County Jail on a $50,000 cash only bond.