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What began as a traffic stop for a missing inspection sticker escalated into a drug and battery of a Houma police officer arrest Thursday morning.
During criminal patrols, Officer John Hebert spotted a tan 1992 Ford Crown Victoria without an inspection sticker traveling south on Roselawn Street in East Houma, according to police reports. Hebert stopped the car, which was driven by Curtis Ross, 24, of 122 Ackleen St., in a residence driveway.
Ross had suspected crack cocaine in his possession, the report said. The .8 grams carries a street value of $800. Police said Ross also had $500 in cash. The drugs and money were seized for evidence.
In an attempt to get away, Ross elbowed the officer on the right side of the face, according to police. Hebert and backup Officer Darryl Cunningham Jr. struggled with Ross for several minutes before finally subduing him.
During the incident, Hebert’s radio holder was ripped off and Cunningham’s shirt was torn, the report said. No one was injured in the incident.
Ross was arrested for operating a vehicle with no MVI sticker, possession with the intent to distribute cocaine, two counts of resisting by violence, two counts of battery on a police officer and two counts of criminal damage. He was transported to Terrebonne Parish Jail.
A local wrecker service company towed the vehicle from the scene.
If convicted of the battery of a police officer charge, Ross could face up to six months in jail without the benefit of a sentence suspension and a $500 fine.
