Brian Thomas Pearson, 44, of Clearlake, Calif., was arrested on Saturday, October 1, 2011, for drug-related charges following a probation search. Lake County Jail photo.

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – A Clearlake man was arrested on Saturday after he allegedly was found in possession of drugs and syringes in violation of his probation terms.

Brian Thomas Pearson, 44, was arrested for misdemeanor possession of crystal methamphetamine, felony possession of hypodermic syringes and violation of his felony probation.

Sgt. Tim Hobbs said that on Saturday Clearlake Police officers responded to a residence in the 14000 block of Austin Drive to conduct a probation search at Pearson’s residence.

He said officers assigned to the community oriented policing beat in which Pearson's home is located have received ongoing reports of suspected illegal activity at the residence.

During the search Pearson was found to be in possession of crystal methamphetamine and hypodermic syringes, Hobbs said.

He was arrested and booked into the Lake County Jail, where he remained on Sunday night on a no-bail hold due to the probation violation, according to jail records.

Hobbs said Clearlake Police officers had previously arrested Pearson at his home on Aug. 27 for possession of a controlled substance and violation of his felony probation.

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