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One person arrested following drug bust in Alabama

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ALABAMA — A Lauderdale County man was arrested Sunday morning on an active felony warrant and drug possession charges following a traffic stop.

Deputies said the vehicle, driven by Robert Allen Winton, was stopped around 1 a.m. on Highway 20 near County Road 200 for improper lane usage. Authorities learned Winton had an active felony probation warrant with the Tennessee Department of Corrections.

A probable cause search of the vehicle uncovered a 10-gram bag of methamphetamine hidden inside a drink container.

Winton was charged with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and remains in custody on a hold for Tennessee authorities.