Alfred Crosby

Shortly before 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, police were summoned to Lake Street where an argument had erupted inside a residence.

Upon arrival, Stuart police Officer John Martin caught a resident of the home attempting to flush drugs down the toilet, according to a police news release.

Contraband was seized after a scuffle with the suspect, according to police spokesman Sgt. Marty Jacobson.

Police arrested Alfred Crosby, 47. He faces charges of possessing drugs with intent to sell within 1,000 feet of a church, tampering with evidence and resisting arrest without violence.

He is being held in the Martin County jail. His bond was set at $53,000.00.