Stafford man busted with drugs after illegal U-turn near McDonald’s
STAFFORD, VA – A routine patrol led to a drug bust late Friday night after a Stafford deputy spotted a vehicle making an illegal U-turn outside a McDonald’s and found suspected controlled substances inside the car.
Around 10:25 p.m., First Sergeant B.U. Demirci was patrolling near the McDonald’s at 190 Garrisonville Road when he observed a Kia commit a traffic violation. A traffic stop was initiated, and Deputy R.H. Ryan arrived to assist.
According to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office, suspected controlled substances were seen in plain view inside the vehicle. A subsequent search revealed additional suspected narcotics believed to be packaged for distribution.
The driver, who was not immediately named by officials, was arrested and charged with possession with intent to distribute controlled substances. He was transported to the Rappahannock Regional Jail and held on a secured bond.
Officials did not release the exact type or quantity of the drugs pending lab results.
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Key Points
- A driver was arrested after making an unlawful U-turn outside a Stafford McDonald’s
- Suspected controlled substances were found in plain view and during a vehicle search
- The suspect was charged with possession with intent to distribute and held on bond