Routine stop leads to weapon, drug charges

Pictured (L to R) are Officers Taylor Kelly and Kris Parsons with the items seized during the traffic stop on May 4.

A routine traffic stop in Fayette on May 4 led to multiple drug and weapon charges after officers allegedly discovered methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and illegal firearm modifications during a vehicle search Sunday evening. According to the Fayette Police Department, Officer Kris Parson initiated a traffic stop near EZ Way Carwash on 2nd Avenue S.E. after observing a speeding vehicle. Police said Parson smelled marijuana upon approaching the vehicle and requested consent to search, which was granted. Officer Taylor Kelly responded to assist with the stop.


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