COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) – Jose Tamez III and his son Jose Tamez IV appeared in court today for their preliminary hearing, where new details emerged about what led to their arrest on cocaine trafficking charges.
Investigators say the arrest came after what started as a routine traffic stop for three violations: a covered license plate, cracked windshield, and window tint being too dark. The suspects consented to a search which resulted in finding the drugs.
Traffic stop and search
Defense attorneys questioned investigators about the consent to search and whether a language barrier existed.
“Prior to you finding any of the packages you received permission from the driver for a voluntary search?” a defense attorney asked…