Metropolis man facing drug charges after being stopped for speeding

A Metropolis man was arrested last week and charged with drug and traffic offenses.

Metropolis Police stopped the reportedly speeding vehicle of 41-year-old Dustin Babb. Babb, from Metropolis, was allegedly clocked at 44 in a 35mph zone along 12th Street. Eventually, Babb stopped for police on 5th Street at the Phillips 66. A police K9 walked around the vehicle and is said to have alerted to the possible presence of drugs. 

Police searched the vehicle and reportedly located methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. 

Babb has been charged with meth possession as well as speeding and operating an uninsured vehicle. He was taken to the Massac County Detention Center.