NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — North Charleston police officers conducting proactive patrols near the Econo Lodge made a significant arrest following a routine traffic stop.
Officers observed a vehicle committing a traffic infraction, which led to a lawful stop.
During the interaction, officers noticed drug-related items in plain view, prompting a probable cause search of the vehicle. The search uncovered a handgun beneath the driver’s seat…