Shannon Keith Shadrick, 42 of Summerville, was jailed on drug and tampering charges after a traffic stop on Shorter Avenue.
Police said that after pulling over Shadrick exited his car and attempted to crush drugs before attempting to place them in his crotch.
After a struggle with officers, police added that multiple pills were found in the road where Shadrick was standing.
Shadrick is charged with possession of a schedule iv controlled substance, tampering with evidence, obstruction, and driving on a suspended license.
