Fargo, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) — A 43-year-old Fargo man faces drug and traffic charges after reports in south Fargo on Friday.
Police identified the driver as James Wason Jr. Officers say he was driving a Chevy Silverado.
Police say the incident included erratic driving and property damage. The reports came from several blocks in South Fargo.
Reports of Damage
Police received the first call at about 1:52 p.m. The caller reported the truck in the 5500 block of Sunflower Lane South.
The caller said the pickup hit trash cans. The caller also gave police a license plate number.
Officers were still driving to that call when a second report came in.
The second caller reported the same truck in the 4000 block of 51st Way South.
Police say the driver got out and walked up to the caller. The caller was using an air compressor.
Police say the driver cut the air line. The driver then got back in the truck and drove away.
Traffic Stop in South Fargo
Officers located the Silverado a short time later. Police stopped the vehicle in the 3700 block of 52nd Avenue South.
The North Dakota Highway Patrol assisted with the stop, police said.
During the stop, officers reported seeing suspected meth on the driver’s side floorboard.
Police say that observation led to Wason’s arrest.
Charges Listed by Police
The Fargo Police Department said Wason was booked into jail on a methamphetamine possession allegation.
Police also cited him for reckless driving. Police cited him for criminal mischief as well.
A booking is not a conviction. Citations are not final findings.
Prosecutors will review reports and evidence. Court records will show any formal charges and hearing dates.
Public case information is available through the North Dakota Courts.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.