On March 25 at 11:51 a.m. on Md. Rt. 4 near Ward Road in Dunkirk DFC P. Aurich spotted a vehicle whose driver had been reported as possibly driving under the influence by a concerned citizen.
Aurich observed the vehicle traveling south at Chaneyville Road and saw the vehicle cross over the shoulder line.
Aurich conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, identified as James Ashley Gates, 33, of Mechanicsville. Gates was charged with driving on a suspended license.
He was found to have suspected drugs inside the vehicle and was also charged with possession of Heroin, possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; the bottom of an aluminum can with a cotton ball filter, and possession of drug paraphernalia; a needle and syringe.