April 22, 2025 11:10 a.m.  

A transient was jailed following a traffic stop in south Douglas County on Monday night.

A Douglas County Sheriff’s Office report said shortly before midnight, a deputy stopped 49-year-old Don Davis for traffic violations in the 700 block of South Old Pacific Highway near Myrtle Creek.

The driver reportedly showed signs of impairment and was found to have a warrant. He consented to standard field sobriety tests and reportedly performed poorly. Davis was taken into custody and admitted to recent use of alcohol, methamphetamine and marijuana. During a search of his pickup, a handgun was allegedly located and seized. The man did not have a concealed handgun license.

Davis was charged with driving under the influence of intoxicants, unlawful possession or concealment of firearms, and driving while suspended or revoked. The man refused to take a urine test. He was detained on $6,250 bail. Davis was cited for refusal to take the urine test.