In a recent incident on September 29, 2024, local authorities arrested 42-year-old Travis Hollis Knox following a traffic stop for speeding. The arrest took place at the intersection of Highway 27 and Halls Valley Road after Knox was clocked driving at a rate of 70 mph in a 55 mph zone. According to the report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Gene Whitworth initiated the traffic stop on Knox, who was driving a white 2023 Chevrolet Malibu.

Upon approaching the vehicle, Deputy Whitworth detected a strong odor of marijuana, prompting him to question Knox about the presence of the substance in the car. Knox admitted to having marijuana he acquired from a party. Upon a search of the vehicle, deputies discovered a plastic container with a green lid containing suspected marijuana in the console, along with a glass jar and a medicine bottle located in a black plastic bag on the passenger side floorboard. The total weight of the marijuana was determined to be approximately 36 grams, exceeding the legal limit of one ounce. During the search, deputies also found a clear ziplock bag containing two mushrooms, suspected to be a Schedule I drug, along with a Wild Hemp package that contained a hand-rolled marijuana cigar and several burnt blunts.

All items were collected as evidence and the vehicle was impounded by Gary’s Towing. Knox was arrested and transported to the county jail, where he was charged with speeding, possession of marijuana in excess of one ounce, and possession of a Schedule I drug. A field test confirmed the presence of marijuana in the seized substances, and both the marijuana and mushrooms have been sent to the crime lab for further testing.