28-year-old arrested in McDonough County after vehicle search

A Columbia, Missouri man was arrested on Wednesday by the McDonough County Sheriff's Office.

On Wednesday night at 11:30 p.m., a night patrol deputy with the McDonough County Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic stop just north of Macomb on Highway 67 for a traffic violation.

After making contact with the driver, Travis L. Emmer, a canine was requested and alerted to the vehicle.

A subsequent search led to the seizure of 2 grams of Methamphetamine (Ice), digital scales with Methamphetamine residue and a 20 gauge sawed-off shotgun.

Emmers was booked in the McDonough County Jail charged with Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Possession of Methamphetamine Under 5 grams, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Driving While License Suspended.