Two held on drug charges

A man and a woman are charged with multiple drug offenses following a traffic stop in Marianna Saturday.
According to the Marianna Police Department, Anthony Curtis York, of 2307 Jupiter Road in Alford, and Stacy Hall York of 1131 South Highway 71 in Wewahitchka, were traveling together in a truck at the intersection of Guyton Street and Kelson Avenue when an officer pulled them over for a seat belt violation.
The officer reported that a male was behind the wheel when he first noticed the truck.
However, when the vehicle was pulled over, the officer alleges the driver and his female passenger switched places.
A computer check revealed Anthony York had a suspended license and was identified as a habitual traffic offender, according to Marianna police.
He was placed under arrest for driving with a suspended license.
Subsequently, Stacy York, the owner of the vehicle, consented to a search of the vehicle.
When the truck was searched, officers reportedly found a metal box in the cab of the truck which contained drugs and drug paraphernalia identified as “smoking devices” by police.
Marijuana and methamphetamine were also found in the box, the police department reported.
Officers also reported finding a mesh bag in the cab of the truck which contained additional marijuana, smoking devices and paraphernalia.
A set of digital scales was found in a camera bag. In the bed of the truck, officers reported a metal box was found which contained chemicals and materials commonly used in the manufacture of methaphetamine. Three firearms were found in a tool box, officers reported.
In addition to the driver’s license violation, Anthony York was also charged with possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), unlawful possession of listed chemicals, possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Stacy York was charged with possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), unlawful possession of listed chemicals, possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and permitting an unauthorized operator to drive.
Authorities did not say if or how the Yorks may be related.
Both remained at the Jackson County jail as of early Monday, awaiting their first court appearance on the charges.