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Crime Log Details - Incident #11277Close Window to Return

Date: 8/10/2018
Time: 0936
Officer: Kessler
Type: Traffic stop - possession of marijuana, felon in possession of a firearm, unlawful lane change
Location: Hwy. 544 and Founder Drive
Description: While on patrol a CCU DPS officer observed the subject vehicle make an unlawful lane change and stopped the vehicle to investigate. The driver and passengers were interviewed. One passenger attempted to give the officer false identification information. During a consent search marijuana and a firearm were discovered. The passenger who gave false information admitted to possessing the firearm and a records check showed they were prohibited from possessing a firearm. This subject was transported to the Horry County Detention Center with a hold for further warrants. The driver was issued citations and released. The contraband was seized. Warrants were sought, obtained and served on the subject.