Covington man found with 90 grams of meth; arrested for drug trafficking

NEWTON COUNTY – A Covington man was arrested on multiple drug charges following a traffic stop.

During a traffic stop on September 27 by the Newton County Sheriff's Office Special Investigations Division (SID), 50-year-old Walter Johnson was discovered to be in possession of a large quantity of drugs and drug paraphernalia.

Specifically, 90 grams of methamphetamine and other Class I narcotics were found on Johnson.

The NCSO also obtained a search warrant for Johnson's home, where additional evidence of drug trafficking was found, including scales and baggies.

Johnson was formally charged with trafficking methamphetamine and cocaine and three counts of possession of Schedule I narcotics. He is lodged in the Newton County Jail.

“This arrest is the result of our tireless efforts to remove dangerous drugs from the streets and hold those who distribute them accountable,” said Sheriff Ezell Brown. “The safety of our Newton County community remains our top priority.”