Arizona Man Arrested on Felony Drug Charge in Floyd County

An Arizona man is facing a felony drug charge following his arrest in Floyd County over the weekend.

The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office says a vehicle was pulled over on Highway 18 near Rudd for driving 88 mph in a 65 mph zone at about 3 am Saturday morning. The driver was identified as 42-year-old John Qualls of Tucson and a probable search of the vehicle was conducted.

According to the criminal complaint, deputies discovered two plastic bags containing a white crystalline substance that field-tested positive for methamphetamine. Both bags were weighed and believed to be approximately four pounds. 

Qualls has been charged with a controlled substance violation, a Class B felony. He was also cited for speeding and the investigation is ongoing.

Qualls is being held in the Floyd County Jail with bail set at $25,000 cash-only bond.