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Over 300 lbs of prescription drugs seized following traffic stop in Nacogdoches

Nineteen cases of prescription promethazine was located in the vehicle. The total weight of the medication was approximately 319 lbs, according to the NSCO.

 

 

By Logan Ward 

 

CBS 19

Apr 17, 2024

 

 

 

A total of 252 one-pint bottles of Promethazine were recovered following a pursuit on Jan. 12, 2023. The total volume of the bottles was 31.5 gallons.

 

NACOGDOCHES, Texas — The Nacogdoches County Sherriff's Office seized 19 cases of prescription medication over the weekend following a traffic stop. 

Around 1 a.m. on April 13, deputies pulled over Rodarius Criss, 24, of Memphis, Tenn for a traffic violation. 

Deputies searched the vehicle, after a K9 alerted the presence of drugs in the vehicle.

Nineteen cases of prescription promethazine was located in the vehicle. The total weight of the medication was approximately 319 lbs, according to the NSCO. 

 

Rodarius Criss

 

Criss was taken into custody on a Class A-misdemeanor charge of possession of a dangerous drug. 

According to the NCSO, this incident is the fourth so far this year in which a large quantity of promethazine medication was discovered being trafficked through Nacogdoches County. 

Promethazine is prescription-strength antihistamine to treat allergies, for sedation, nausea and other conditions.

The NSCO said in a press release that this medication is misused by being consumed recreationally for its sedative effects. It is also mixed with alcohol, which amplifies its side effects. Promethazine has a history of being used to enhance the euphoric effects of opioids and reduce the nausea that comes with withdrawal.