What started as a routine Saturday traffic stop in Splendora did not stay routine for long. Police say a driver accused of multiple traffic violations refused to follow orders, briefly struggled with officers and was ultimately found carrying a firearm before being hauled off to jail on several charges.
Traffic Stop Turns Into Scuffle And Weapons Arrest, Police Say
According to the City of Splendora Police Department, officers pulled the vehicle over after spotting multiple traffic violations. They say they repeatedly ordered the driver to step out, but he refused and grew uncooperative, leading to a brief struggle before officers pulled him from the car.
Once the driver was detained, officers say they discovered a firearm and booked him on allegations that include unlawful possession of a weapon, resisting arrest and interference with public duties. The department also noted that dispatch could not locate a return on the vehicle and publicly commended the officers for “maintaining control of a rapidly evolving situation while keeping the public safe.”…