Early Morning Drug and Concealed Firearm Arrest
July 07, 2017
The Tallahassee Police Department made a drug and concealed firearm arrest early this morning during a traffic stop at Lake Bradford Road and West Orange Avenue. An officer working patrol conducted the stop based on information he received after running the tag which provided the registered owner of the vehicle had a suspended license. The driver was identified as the owner of the vehicle and his driver’s license was confirmed to be suspended. During the traffic stop, officers were able to search the vehicle based on probable cause developed on scene. Inside the vehicle, a small amount of cannabis, Oxycodone, drug paraphernalia and a concealed 9mm firearm were located. George A. Jones was placed under arrest for possession of cannabis less than 20 grams, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance without a prescription and carrying a concealed firearm. Mr. Jones was issued a traffic citation for unknowingly operating the vehicle with a suspended license.
Arrested: George A. Jones III | Black Male | DOB: 12/13/1989
Charges: Carrying a Concealed Firearm pursuant to Florida Statute 790.01(2)
Possession of a Controlled Substance without a Prescription pursuant to Florida Statute 893.13(6)(a)
Possession of Cannabis less than 20 grams pursuant to Florida Statute 893.13(6)(b)
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia pursuant to Florida Statute 893.147(1)
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