On Jan. 4, 2013 the Columbus Police Department arrested George McKendre Haynes III, 32, of Central, South Carolina following a traffic stop on Interstate I-26.

Haynes was charged with Felony Manufacturing Methamphetamine, Felony Possession of Methamphetamine Precursor Chemicals, Felony Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver Methamphetamine, Felony Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver Marijuana, Felony Maintaining a Vehicle for Controlled Substances, Felony Possession of a Counterfeit Instrument, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Carrying a Concealed Weapon.  Haynes is held in the Polk County Jail in lieu of a $130,000 secured bond, with a next court appearance of February 6, 2013.

During a search of the vehicle, officers located the components and substances to manufacture methamphetamine.  The Columbus Police Department was assisted in the stop by Deputy Russell and K9 “Trixie” of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.  The investigation is continuing, with the assistance of the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation Clandestine Lab Response Team.

–       submitted by the Columbus Police Department