Jonathan Loftis, 34, of Conyers, and Bethany Smith, 23, of LaGrange, were charged with felony trafficking in methamphetamine and misdemeanor marijuana possession.
, were charged with felony trafficking in methamphetamine and misdemeanor marijuana possession.
Loftis was driving an SUV along I-85 on August 8 when a deputy spotted him driving suspiciously and breaking for the cruiser, investigators say. Deputies pulled him over. Loftis was acting nervous when the deputy approached, investigators say. The deputy could see Smith’s 2-year-old daughter in the backseat, but also could smell the distinct odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. When asked to exit the vehicle, deputies say Smith was having trouble walking.In the front passenger floorboard, deputies say they found a bag containing methamphetamine and marijuana. It was enough to charge the couple with trafficking. They say the bag was located next to what apparently had been the 2-year-old McDonald’s dinner.
"Not only was there a 2-year-old found in the car, but the drugs were found in very close proximity to a Happy Meal box, which makes the whole thing worse," said Coweta County Investigator Toby Nix.Loftis and Smith were booked into the Coweta County Jail.By clicking Sign Up, I confirm
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