NICE, Calif. – The Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force arrested a local man on drug-related charges earlier this week.

Christopher James Bynum, 54, of Nice was taken into custody in the case, according to Lt. Steve Brooks of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

Brooks said that on Tuesday, April 16, at approximately 4:15 p.m., narcotics detectives conducted a vehicle stop in the area of Sutter Street and Lakeview Drive in Nice.

They contacted the driver, identified as Bynum, and asked to see his driver’s license, Brooks said.

When Bynum opened his wallet to retrieve his license, narcotics detectives noticed a hypodermic needle and syringe in plain view, according to Brooks.

Bynum was arrested for possessing drug paraphernalia used for injecting a controlled substance, Brooks said.

During a search, detectives located a plastic bag in Bynum’s possession which contained methamphetamine. Brooks said Bynum also was arrested for the possession of a controlled substance.

Brooks said Bynum was transported to the Lake County Hill Road Correctional Facility and booked.

Jail records indicated Bynum later was released.

The Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force can be reached through its anonymous tip line at 707-263-3663.