Hudson County man appeals conviction, argues traffic stop and search were unconstitutional

JERSEY CITY, N.J. – A Hudson County man convicted on weapons charges is appealing his case, arguing that the trial court wrongly denied his motion to suppress evidence obtained during what he…

Routine traffic stop turns into weapon bust on Utica street

Traffic stop in Utica leads to weapon arrests after brass knuckles found Utica, NY – What began as a routine traffic stop for vehicle and traffic law violations escalated into two arrests…

Maryland law requires police to identify themselves and state reason for traffic stops

Annapolis, MD – Maryland has codified clear standards for police transparency during traffic and pedestrian stops, mandating that officers identify themselves and explain the reason for any stop unless exigent circumstances exist.…

Traffic stop in Hempstead uncovers large stash of drugs and cash

HEMPSTEAD, NY – A routine afternoon traffic stop in the village of Hempstead turned into a major narcotics bust when members of the New York State Police Troop L Community Stabilization Unit…

Traffic stop in LaVale leads to cocaine trafficking arrest, sheriff says

LaVale, MD – A routine traffic stop by the Allegany County Sheriff’s Office on Winchester Road in LaVale led to the discovery of a large quantity of suspected cocaine and the arrest…

Crack pipe hits the ground during traffic stop cops say

Driver stopped for no license again then crack pipe drops onto roadway cops say SUNDERLAND, MD – A routine traffic stop at a busy Calvert County intersection took a sharp turn when…

Crack cocaine bust after traffic stop in Cumberland

Cumberland traffic stop leads to drug arrests after K-9 detects narcotics Cumberland, MD — Two people were arrested early Friday morning after a police K-9 detected drugs during a routine traffic stop…

Delaware man killed after fleeing traffic stop and crashing in Milford

MILFORD, Del. – A 37-year-old Georgetown man was killed Sunday night after fleeing a traffic stop and crashing during a short pursuit in Milford, according to Delaware State Police. The incident began…

Maryland woman busted after faking name in traffic stop

Maryland woman arrested after giving false identity during Cambridge traffic stop CAMBRIDGE, MD – A routine traffic stop on New Year’s Eve quickly escalated when a woman allegedly provided police with a…

Traffic stop leads to arrest in $20 Lakewood gas theft case

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A minor gas theft earlier this month ended with criminal charges after a traffic stop in Lakewood led police to the suspect, authorities announced. According to the Lakewood Police…

Wanted felon captured after 24-hour manhunt ends in high-risk traffic stop on I-75

GAINESVILLE, FL – A 22-year-old convicted felon wanted in connection with a violent altercation and carjacking was taken into custody Sunday afternoon following a nearly 24-hour coordinated investigation involving multiple law enforcement…

Three cuffed in drug bust after K9 alert on Maryland traffic stop

Three busted in Cumberland drug sweep after K9 alerts on Greene Street Cumberland, MD – A routine traffic stop on Greene Street turned into a trio of drug arrests Sunday after a…

Bridgeville man arrested on heroin and DUI charges after traffic stop in Frankford

Frankford, DE – Delaware State Police have arrested a 24-year-old Bridgeville man after finding heroin and determining he was driving under the influence during a Thursday afternoon traffic stop. According to investigators,…

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Utica traffic stop uncovers man hiding narcotics in pants

Man caught with felony-weight drugs hidden in pants during Utica traffic stop Utica, NY – A roadside traffic stop by Utica police led to the discovery of felony-weight narcotics hidden in a…

Philly man nabbed with drugs and machete after Millsboro traffic stop

Philadelphia man arrested in Millsboro traffic stop with drugs machete and DUI charges Millsboro, DE — A routine late-night traffic stop in Millsboro escalated into a major arrest after Delaware State Police…

Two men arrested after loaded handgun found during Hamilton Township traffic stop

Two South Jersey men were arrested after police found a loaded handgun with hollow-point ammunition during a Festival Mall traffic stop in Hamilton Township. Mays Landing, NJ – A routine traffic stop…

Traffic stop turns high-speed chaos as driver refuses to pull over

Stafford man arrested after 80mph police chase ends in crash near I-95 STAFFORD, VA – A routine traffic violation turned into a high-speed pursuit through Stafford County on Wednesday after a driver…

Man arrested in firearm bust during traffic stop

Man arrested in firearm bust during traffic stop Boston, MA On Thursday afternoon, officers assigned to District B-3 arrested Nicholas Knight, 32, of Dorchester, on various firearm offenses. At 2:30 AM, officers…

Loaded gun and drug stash found in Cranford traffic stop

Cranford police bust 4 in traffic stop with drugs and loaded gun near Garden State Parkway Cranford, NJ — A routine traffic stop near the Garden State Parkway turned into a felony…

NYC cop injured after dirt bike rider flees Bronx traffic stop

BRONX, NY – A uniformed NYPD officer was injured Sunday night after a dirt bike rider fled a traffic stop in the Bronx, police said. The incident occurred around 8:42 p.m. in…

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