Released by the Chipley Police Department —-
On February 19, 2019 Officers with the Chipley Police Department conducted a traffic stop of a Black Ford SUV on North 7th Street for a traffic violation.
The Officer identified the driver of the vehicle as James A. Kolkman, of Slocomb, Alabama. It was discovered during the traffic stop that Kolkman did not have a valid driver’s license, nor insurance on his vehicle.
A consensual search of Kolkman’s vehicle found that Kolkman had a pistol in the center console; however, after further inspection it was discovered that the was not functional.
Further search of the vehicle Officers discovered a syringe in a bag containing a liquid which field tested positive for methamphetamine.
Also discovered was a second fire arm in the area of the methamphetamine.
Kolkman was arrested and charged with the following:
- Driving while License Suspended or Revoked
- Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine)
- Weapon Possession in Commission of a Felony