PALESTINE, Texas — One person has been arrested after fleeing on foot following a traffic stop in Palestine.
According to the Palestine Police Department, on Wednesday, June 16, police stopped 23-year-old Marcus Cook Jr of Palestine in the 1700 block of Eilenstein Street for a traffic violation.
Cook fled on foot but was quickly apprehended by police.
Officers searched the vehicle and found 94 grams of suspected Xanax, over 28 ounces of suspected marijuana, a loaded 9 mm handgun and cash.
Cook was transported to the Anderson County Jail and booked for manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance, possession marijuana 4 ounces<=5 pounds drug free zone, unlawful carrying of a weapon and evading arrest detention.
