On Wednesday September 30th, 2026, at approximately 7:50 P.M. a Clay County deputy made a traffic stop North of Corning on U.S. 67. The vehicle was displaying an Illinois License plate that had been expired 2yrs. When the deputy came into contact with the driver he advised him the reason for the stop. The driver then retrieved a license plate wrapped in plastic with valid registration stickers. While talking to the driver the deputy noticed the odor of Marijuana coming from the vehicle. The deputy advised the driver he could smell Marijuana in the vehicle, and the driver produced a plastic container with 2 Marijuana cigarettes inside. The deputy advised the driver he was going to search the vehicle due to having probable cause. The deputy searched the vehicle and found more Marijuana. He also found a drug called Kratom which is illegal in Arkansas. 31yr. old cycle Joseph Denison of Woodson, Illinois was taken into custody and transported to the Clay County Detention Center. He was booked in on the following charges Possession of SCH I or II GT 2gm but LT 10GM, Possession of SCH VI LT 4OZ, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
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