A late-night traffic stop in the Village of Bath led to the arrest of three individuals after police reported discovering methamphetamine, drug packaging materials, and an illegal weapon inside a vehicle.
The incident occurred around 10:09 p.m. on April 5 along West Morris Street, where an officer observed a vehicle violating state vehicle and traffic law, according to the Bath Police Department.
During the stop, police said an occupant attempted to discard a container of methamphetamine onto the shoulder of the roadway. A subsequent search of the vehicle uncovered additional quantities of methamphetamine, along with a scale, packaging materials, and illegally possessed chuka sticks.
Patricia E. Butler, 32, of Painted Post, was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fifth degree with intent to sell, a Class D felony, and two counts of criminally using drug paraphernalia in the second degree.
Zachary N. Scott, 35, of Painted Post, was charged with tampering with physical evidence, a Class E felony, and criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree, a Class A misdemeanor.
Ryan J. Butler, 41, of Painted Post, was charged with criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree, a Class D felony.
All three were processed and transported to the Steuben County Jail for CAP arraignment, where they were released.
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