The Brief
- A routine traffic stop in East Point led to the arrest of a driver carrying trafficking-level quantities of Ecstasy, marijuana, cocaine, and other drugs.
- Officers also recovered a loaded handgun, a digital scale with marijuana residue, and $915 in cash believed to be proceeds from drug sales.
- The suspect faces multiple felony charges, including drug trafficking, firearm possession during a crime, and obstruction of a law enforcement officer.
EAST POINT, Ga. – An East Point police officer responding to a noise complaint on April 27 ended up arresting a woman on multiple felony drug and firearm charges after a traffic stop revealed a cache of narcotics and a loaded handgun.
What we know:
The incident began when an officer witnessed a gray Nissan Sentra run a red light at the intersection of Washington Road and Camp Creek Parkway, narrowly missing another vehicle that was lawfully stopped at the light. During the stop, officers detected a strong smell of burnt marijuana coming from the car. The driver admitted to recently smoking marijuana inside the vehicle.…