IRVING, Texas — A routine traffic stop Sunday evening turned into an arrest after a driver allegedly became combative with an Irving police officer.
On February 15 at approximately 5:10 p.m., an Irving Police officer was conducting LIDAR speed enforcement in the 3600 block of West Northgate Drive near North Belt Line Road when he observed a black 2011 Nissan Altima traveling at a high rate of speed. According to the arrest affidavit, the vehicle was clocked at 60 mph in a 35 mph zone.
The officer initiated a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, identified as 26-year-old Tajon Jefferson of Red Oak. Police said the officer was immediately met with what was described as a hostile attitude…