One person arrested after traffic stop reveals drugs, stolen firearm in South Carolina

SOUTH CAROLINA — A 16-year-old was arrested Sunday evening after a traffic stop led officers to discover drugs and a stolen firearm, according to the North Charleston Police Department.

Police said officers were patrolling near Dorchester Road and South Allen Drive when they noticed a vehicle with illegal window tint. As officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop, the driver turned onto South Allen Drive and pulled into a Cheapway gas station on Dorchester Road.

Officers approached the vehicle, which had four occupants inside, and reported smelling marijuana. All occupants were asked to exit the vehicle…

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