A man from Wiscasset was arrested on a heroin trafficking charge following a traffic stop on Saturday.

Police say 34-year-old James Ezzell was pulled over for a minor traffic violation on Route 1 in Bath.

A search of Ezzell's vehicle allegedly turned up 6 grams of suspected heroin, some marijuana, drug paraphernalia and more than $3,000.

Ezzell was charged with unlawful trafficking in heroin and operating after suspension.

The suspect was transported to Two Bridges Regional Jail. Bail was set at $5,000.

He'll appear in court on Dec. 15.

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