Sharp County authorities arrested a Cabot man during a traffic stop conducted near Ash Flat. According to officials, 44-year-old William Blackley now faces charges of failing to deliver a controlled substance (excluding meth and cocaine) and possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to manufacture meth and cocaine.

Blackley is currently being held at the Sharp County Detention Center. He is awaiting a bond hearing and a court date, authorities confirmed. No additional details were immediately available regarding the circumstances of the traffic stop.