(WNY News Now) – Jamestown – In a pre-dawn patrol, Jamestown police apprehended a local man with a warrant and a significant amount of methamphetamine at Persell School.

On July 4, 2024, at approximately 1:50 AM, officers from the Third Platoon of the Jamestown Police Department were conducting a routine patrol around Persell School when they encountered a suspicious individual riding a motorized scooter on the running track. The individual was identified as Maurice C. Hough, a 42-year-old Jamestown resident, who had an outstanding warrant from the Jamestown City Court.

Upon attempting to arrest Hough, officers allegedly observed him trying to conceal and destroy evidence on two separate occasions. A subsequent search revealed that Hough was in possession of over half an ounce of methamphetamine. As a result, he was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 4th and 7th degrees (CPCS 4th, CPCS 7th) and two counts of Tampering with Physical Evidence, in addition to the warrant charges.

Hough was taken into custody and held pending arraignment in Jamestown City Court. As are all persons accused of a crime, Hough is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.