An Adams County man was arrested at around 9:10-p.m. Tuesday on drug, assault and other charges, following a traffic stop. Adams County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Phillip Eugene Currin Jr. of Corning. During the course of the traffic stop, the K9 “Baxo” was deployed and alerted to the odor of narcotics.

While deputies were attempting to detain Currin, he became combative and uncooperative. After further investigation, Currin was placed under arrest for Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd or Subsequent Offense (marijuana), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (marijuana pipe), Interference with Official Acts, and Assault on a Peace Officer.

Once in the jail, deputies located a pipe used to consume methamphetamine, a small baggie containing methamphetamine, and oxycodone pills concealed on Currin’s person. Currin was additionally charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd or Subsequent Offense (methamphetamine), Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd or Subsequent Offense (oxycodone), and Possessing Contraband. He was additionally cited for Failure to Provide Proof of Financial Liability and for having a defective muffler system.