A routine traffic stop yesterday afternoon on FM 1132 in Orange County led to the arrest of a
man after drugs were found in his vehicle. Deputies pulled over 40-year old Christopher Duane
Cartlidge, of Beaumont, for an illegal turn. During a search of vehicle officers found 1.7 grams
of what is believed to be methamphetamine, 13.8 grams of a white crystal substance, also
believed to be meth. Drug paraphernalia was also found in his vehicle. Cartlidge also has two
outstanding warrants out of Jefferson County.