Police in Lake Worth, Texas, arrested a 37-year-old man with an extensive criminal record after uncovering a large stash of suspected narcotics during a traffic stop. The Lake Worth Police Department’s special operations unit stopped the vehicle Thursday on Boat Club Road. A K-9 unit alerted officers to the presence of narcotics, prompting a search of the car.
Investigators discovered roughly 73 grams of suspected methamphetamine and 30 grams of suspected fentanyl concealed in hidden compartments under the hood. The driver, identified as Travoni Stubblefield, was arrested and charged with Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance (Penalty Group 1) and Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance (Penalty Group 1‑B). Texas law treats fentanyl and methamphetamine distribution as serious felonies.
Authorities emphasized the grave danger posed by even small amounts of fentanyl. The department warned that a fatal overdose can occur with as little as two milligrams of fentanyl, and noted that the volume seized in this case could have resulted in hundreds or thousands of lethal doses.
Stubblefield is no stranger to law enforcement. According to police records, his criminal history spans 37 pages and includes 29 prior arrests. Among those arrests, 16 were drug-related, involving charges such as drug distribution and evading arrest. The repeated offenses underscore a pattern of illegal behavior.
Lake Worth police called the bust evidence of their continued commitment to removing dangerous substances from the community. Officers said they will press criminal charges to the fullest extent of the law and encouraged community members to report suspicious activity. The department highlighted that public safety and accountability remain their highest priorities.
This arrest follows similar enforcement actions in the city. Earlier this fall, Lake Worth officers arrested a 31-year-old woman who was found in possession of 343 grams of methamphetamine and other narcotics. Subsequent raids resulted in additional seizures of meth and fentanyl. The recurring drug arrests indicate drug trafficking remains an ongoing concern in the area.
The bust also comes against the backdrop of the national fight against fentanyl and other synthetic opioids. The Trump administration and state leaders have emphasized that border security and law enforcement must be strengthened to disrupt drug trafficking networks. Local arrests like this one are often cited as tangible results of these broader efforts.
Community advocates and officials say that while enforcement is critical, long-term solutions will require addressing demand, supporting recovery resources for addiction, and enhancing coordination between local, state, and federal agencies. The Lake Worth arrest serves as a stark reminder of the lethal risks fentanyl poses and the importance of vigilant law enforcement to keep dangerous drugs off city streets.
