The Lakewood Police Department announced a significant drug bust on their social media platforms, following a traffic stop that snowballed into a felony drug arrest. The incident took place late Tuesday evening at the junction of Wadsworth and West 9th Avenue, where Lakewood agents pulled over a driver who ended up having a considerable drug haul, as stated by the Lakewood Police Department on their Facebook page.
According to the Lakewood Police Department, agents found a quarter pound of methamphetamine and hundreds of dollars in suspected drug money on the suspect. The apprehended driver is now facing felony charges as a result of the drugs and money found. Methamphetamine, a drug associated with various crimes and personal tragedies, was thereby prevented from entering the streets, the agency reported. They also emphasized the role of late-night proactive policing in combating such issues…