Traffic stop leads to major methamphetamine and firearms seizure in Polk County

POLK COUNTY, Texas — What started as a routine traffic stop on Halloween night turned into a major narcotics bust and firearms seizure, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

On October 31, 2025, a Narcotics K9 Detective pulled over a vehicle for a violation of the Texas Transportation Code. During the conversation roadside, the driver didn’t exactly play it cool — investigators say he voluntarily admitted he had “a large quantity of meth” stashed in a locked toolbox in the bed of his truck and also stated he was armed with a pistol.

Photo Courtesy of Polk County Sheriff's Office

Detectives conducted a probable cause search of the vehicle, which resulted in the discovery of approximately one-quarter kilogram (about 250 grams) of methamphetamine.

That wasn’t the end of it.

Based on information obtained at the scene, investigators secured a search warrant for the suspect’s residence. During the execution of that warrant, deputies located additional quantities of methamphetamine along with multiple firearms, including rifles, shotguns, handguns, and high-capacity weapons. All narcotics and weapons were seized and logged into evidence.

Photo Courtesy of Polk County Sheriff's Office

Photo Courtesy of Polk County Sheriff's Office

The suspect, John Todd Jr., was arrested and charged with:

• Manufacture and Delivery of a Controlled Substance PG1 >200g <400g (a first-degree felony)

Additional charges are expected as the investigation continues.

Sheriff Lyons and Chief Lowrie stated that removing illegal narcotics and firearms from the community continues to be a priority, emphasizing that proactive enforcement “protects our citizens and children from dangerous criminal activity.”

This case remains under investigation.