Two arrested in Bates County

Ricky Gayman

On February 5, 2017 a Deputy conducted a traffic stop on county road 7521. The driver of the vehicle, Ricky Gayman (DOB 10/13/1968), had an outstanding warrant out of Cedar County for passing bad checks. 

The passenger in the vehicle, Christina Allen (DOB 8/9/1976), had multiple warrants from Bates, Vernon and Cedar Counties for possession of a controlled substance. 

Mr. Gayman gave the Deputy consent to search the vehicle. During the search the Deputy located a syringe that was filled with a clear liquid. 

The liquid field tested positive for methamphetamine. Both subjects were transported to the Bates County Jail for processing.

Christina Allen