Grand Prairie Police Traffic Stop Yields Drugs, Guns, Family Violence Suspect Arrest
GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - Grand Prairie Police officers found much more than marijuana when they thought they smelled it during a traffic stop Monday in the 2500 block of East Main Street.
The driver, who was pulled over for a traffic violation, had marijuana, cocaine and several firearms in his vehicle.
He also had a warrant from another city for family violence and officers arrested him.
Police Chief Steve Dye said on Twitter, "More great work by @GrandPrairiePD Officers. All started when odor of marijuana was detected. Driver arrested for a family violence warrant & in possess. of cocaine, marijuana, & several firearms. Typical marijuana arrest, which usually involves much more than marijuana!"
More great work by @GrandPrairiePD Officers. All started when odor of marijuana was detected. Driver arrested for a family violence warrant & in possess. of cocaine, marijuana, & several firearms. Typical marijuana arrest, which usually involves much more than marijuana! pic.twitter.com/yM1dzgwiax
— Steve Dye (@ChiefDye) February 18, 2019
Police have not yet provided a mug shot or said who the suspect is.