Hopkins County, TX – Deputies arrested 47-year-old Jason Eugene Pierce of Sulphur Springs early Tuesday morning after he allegedly failed to provide his driver’s license during a traffic stop. The incident occurred near FM 71 and SH 19, according to the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies were dispatched to the area for a disturbance call. Pierce, who was involved in the disturbance, left in a vehicle before deputies arrived. After locating Pierce’s vehicle at the intersection of FM 71 and Highway 19, officers conducted a traffic stop. Pierce, identified as the driver, was arrested for Failure to Provide Driver’s License on Demand. He was transported to the Hopkins County Jail without incident.

No further details have been released at this time.