Florida Man Handed Cops A Meth-Covered Driver's License Before Arrest: Police

POLK COUNTY, FL — A Polk County man was arrested last weekend after he was pulled over and handed deputies a driver's license covered in methamphetamine, according to authorities.

Robert Brush, 46, of Lake Wales, faces multiple charges after the Polk County Sheriff's Office pulled him over for a traffic violation near Watkins Road in Haines City on Sunday.

According to the sheriff's office, when Brush handed the deputy his driver's license, the deputy noticed it was covered in "a white powdery substance." The deputy took the license and tested the powder, which indicated the substance was methamphetamine, authorities said.

According to the sheriff's office, the deputy requested the assistance of a K-9 unit, which discovered an additional two plastic baggies inside Brush's vehicle. Authorities said the baggies contained more than 16 grams of meth.

Brush was arrested and later charged with possession of a controlled substance, trafficking methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and evidence tampering, according to court records.

Brush's arraignment is scheduled for Feb. 27.