OOLITIC – A Bloomfield teenager was arrested on Monday after a traffic stop in Oolitic led to the discovery of illegal substances in his vehicle.
Clayton J. Weaver, 19, is facing charges of possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia, and possession of a Schedule I controlled substance.
According to a probable cause affidavit filed by Captain Anthony G. Pope of the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred on Monday, August 4, 2025, at approximately 1:30 p.m. Captain Pope was on patrol when he observed a red Chevrolet Cruze driving erratically on State Road 37 near Main Street. The vehicle was reportedly speeding, abruptly slammed on its brakes after clearing the intersection, and was having difficulty maintaining its lane.
Captain Pope initiated a traffic stop, and the driver, identified as Clayton Weaver, told the officer he was distracted by his phone while looking at navigation directions. Weaver was issued a verbal warning for the driving infractions, and his license was returned.
However, Captain Pope noted that Weaver remained visibly nervous. As the officer approached the vehicle, he detected a “strong odor of marijuana” emanating from the interior. Based on this observation, Captain Pope conducted a probable cause search of the vehicle.
The search reportedly uncovered a Schedule I controlled substance, psilocybin mushrooms, in the driver’s side door compartment. Under the driver’s seat, police found marijuana and several items of drug paraphernalia.
Following the search, Weaver was read his Miranda rights and agreed to speak with Captain Pope. During the interview, he allegedly admitted that the illegal substances belonged to him and stated that he had acquired them by trading his motorcycle.
Weaver was transported to the Lawrence County Detention Center and booked on the charges above. Officer Porter and Officer Miller assisted with the stop.
All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. This article is based on the information provided in the Probable Cause Affidavit and does not represent a final determination of guilt or innocence.
