Earlier this week on July 22, 2019, a Shelbyville man was arrested on drug-related charges. Texas DPS Trooper Ramos conducted a traffic stop on Christopher Askew 34 of Shelbyville, Texas.

After searching the vehicle Trooper Ramos found a quantity of a controlled substance and marijuana. Christopher Askew was arrested on the charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance x2, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, Possession of Marijuana, along with using a False Drug Test Device.

Christopher Askew was booked into the Shelby County Sheriff's Office with bonds totaling $35,000.