Antonio Laron Collins, 23, of Banks, Ark., was recently found guilty of possession of cocaine base and possession of marijuana, U.S. Attorney Sheldon J. Sperling announced Wednesday.
Charges arose from an investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration.
"In May 2006, the defendant was stopped on Interstate 40 in Sequoyah County, by two Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) troopers," Sperling said. "Collins and his girlfriend were in a U-Haul truck and were stopped for speeding and following too closely. During a search of the vehicle, a white plastic bag containing individual bags of marijuana and crack cocaine, and digital scales were found in a container of dog food.
"Following analysis of the substances, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation determined there was more than 43 grams of cocaine base and 165 grams of marijuana."
Sperling said while the vehicle search was being conducted Collins fled the scene, but was apprehended by the OHP trooper, handcuffed, and returned to the troopers' vehicle.
Collins was ordered to remain in custody until sentencing.
