CORBIN, Ky. (FOX 56) — “If you’re going to give fake identification, make sure the other person isn’t wanted too.” That’s what Corbin police said in regard to a traffic stop arrest that occurred Sunday.

Corbin police said one of its officers conducted a traffic stop. A passenger in the vehicle, now identified as 30-year-old Michael Jones of Corbin, provided a false identification to the officer. It was determined through investigation that Jones not only claimed to be someone else but someone who had several warrants for their arrest.

Authorities also said that during the stop, Jones also attempted to destroy drug evidence.

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Jones was arrested and charged with tampering with physical evidence, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and theft of the identity of another without consent.