On June 8, 2024, a Holmes County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputy conducted a traffic stop on Highway 2, pulling over a vehicle driven by Hunter Taunton for a traffic violation.
During the stop, the deputy detected the odor of burnt marijuana while speaking with Taunton and his passenger, Wrangler Pitts.
This led to a probable cause search of the vehicle, where a prescription bottle with the label removed was found, containing pills that tested positive for fentanyl.
Additionally, a small baggie with similar pills was discovered on the grass nearby.
Both Taunton and Pitts were arrested and charged with possession of fentanyl and drug paraphernalia.
During the stop, the deputy detected the odor of burnt marijuana while speaking with Taunton and his passenger, Wrangler Pitts.
This led to a probable cause search of the vehicle, where a prescription bottle with the label removed was found, containing pills that tested positive for fentanyl.
Additionally, a small baggie with similar pills was discovered on the grass nearby.
Both Taunton and Pitts were arrested and charged with possession of fentanyl and drug paraphernalia.
