3 Decatur residents learn lesson: Wear seatbelts if you're doing drugs

DECATUR, Al.
Decatur police stopped a car because the people inside weren't wearing seatbelts and ended up arresting them on drug charges.
Michael Allen White was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance, tampering with physical evidence, resisting arrest, unlawful possession of marijuana, harassment and for failing to wear his seatbelt, police said. He attempted to conceal a quantity of cocaine, police said. White was later transferred to the Morgan County Jail in lieu of a $4,500 bond.
Edward Donnel Lomax was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance, tampering with physical evidence, and for carrying a pistol without a permit after he was found to be in possession of a handgun and a quantity of cocaine, police said. Lomax was transferred to the Morgan County Jail in lieu of a $3,500 bond.
Travia Fenise Garth was placed under arrest for possession of prescription medication without a prescription, police said. Garth was transported to Decatur City Jail in lieu of a $500 bond.
After stopping the car for the seatbelts infraction, officers smelled the odor of marijuana coming from the car. The trio was arrested after further investigation of the vehicle.