By Mary Jane Farmer for the Van Alstyne News

Van Alstyne Lt. Steven Hayslip, the department’s Public Information Officer, reported on the following crimes committed with the result of jailings in each incidents.

Sept. 8 — A traffic stop about 1 a.m. resulted in the arrest and incarceration of one person. It was made on U.S. Highway 75 and Van Alstyne Parkway after the officers determined the vehicle did not have a current liability insurance policy. Upon making contact with the driver and identifying him as a McKinney resident, the officer reported he could smell the odor of marijuana. The officer made a probable cause search and located less than two ounces of marijuana, plus a firearm and a variety of drug paraphernalia. At the Grayson County Jail, he was jailed on charges of Possession of Marijuana less than 2 oz., Possession of a Firearm, and

Possession or Delivery of Drug Paraphernalia.

A magistrate set the suspect’s bail at a total of 3,000, with personal recognizance on the drug paraphernalia charge. He posted bail in surety bonds later the same day.

Sept. 12 — About 4:30 in the morning, Van Alstyne police made a traffic stop on U.S. 75 at Panther Parkway, based on determination that there was no current liability insurance policy on the vehicle.

Following protocol, the officer(s) checked all information on the driver, a Sherman man, and have a current liability insurance policy. Upon making contact with the driver, Miller, Zavery a resident of Sherman, police learned that there was an active warrant for his arrest. He was placed under arrest.

Jail records show that the warrant, issued in Collin County, charged him with Criminal Mischief between $750-$2,500. Bail was set at $1,000 and the suspect posted that later in the day.

Sept. 12 —Just before midnight, officers were dispatched to a reckless driver call at U.S. 75 and Farmington. The reporting party reported the vehicle kept stopping in the middle of the roadway.  Upon arrival in the area, officers were able to locate the vehicle. They learned that the driver was a Phoenix, Arizona, woman, and that there was the smell of intoxicating beverage emitting from her.

Officer(s) conducted Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, then placed her under arrest on a charge of Driving While Intoxicated While conducting a vehicle inventory, officers located several pills (Tramadol and Tylenol 3 with Codeine) not in a prescription bottle. Both pills are listed in Penalty Group 2. She was also jailed on a charge with Possession of a Controlled Substance <28G.

Jail records show her bail was set at a total of $4,000 on both charges, which she paid with surety bonds for her release.