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Newcastle man arrested for intent to deliver controlled substances

A Newcastle man faces felony charges related to meth and marijuana after both substances were found in his vehicle during a traffic stop.

On the morning of January 3, a Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper noticed a vehicle traveling over the posted speed limit on Highway 16. Radar recorded a reading of 77 mph in a 70 mph zone.

The trooper reports activating his lights to initiate a traffic stop and the vehicle slowed, but did not immediately pull over. After around half a mile, the vehicle pulled over; the trooper recognized it from previous contact.

The trooper identified the driver as David Ga...