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Police Arrest Teen Following Traffic Stop

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Police Arrest Teen Following Traffic Stop

**Charlestown, MA** – Late in the night around 11:00 PM, police officers patrolling near Polk Street and Bunker Hill Street noticed a vehicle running a stop sign at high speed. The officers pursued the vehicle, witnessing it disregard another stop sign before finally halting it at Chelsea Street and Vine Street.

The officers identified both the driver and passenger of the vehicle, deciding to investigate further. They deemed it necessary to conduct a pat-frisk for weapons, instructing both individuals to exit the vehicle.

During the frisk of the passenger, he resisted by placing his hands in the front pocket of his hoodie and attempting to flee. Following a struggle, police detained him and found a 9mm Ruger Max-9 firearm with one bullet in the chamber and nine in the magazine.

The 17-year-old passenger was arrested and faces charges including Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Carrying a Loaded Firearm Without a License, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, and Resisting Arrest, pending arraignment in Charlestown District Court. The driver received a citation for failing to stop at stop signs and speeding.

Traffic Stop in Mattapan Leads to Arrest and Seizure of Firearms and Drugs

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Traffic Stop in Mattapan Leads to Arrest and Seizure of Firearms and Drugs

**Boston, MA** — At 12:29 AM on Monday, officers from District B-3 in Mattapan conducted a traffic stop at Blue Hill Avenue and Mattapan Street. This led to the arrest of 38-year-old Jeffrey Salvant of Mattapan for firearm and drug-related offenses.

The officers observed a vehicle speeding on Blue Hill Avenue near American Legion Highway. Despite their attempt to stop the vehicle using lights and sirens, the driver continued for approximately half a mile before stopping.

Upon stopping, officers detected the smell of alcohol from the vehicle and noted open containers inside. Jeffrey Salvant, the driver, exhibited signs consistent with being under the influence and was found in possession of a spring-loaded switchblade and two loaded firearms.

A further search revealed a black range bag containing components of an AR-style firearm and a controlled substance suspected to be cocaine. Salvant was charged with multiple firearm and drug offenses, including carrying firearms without a license. He will face arraignment at Dorchester District Court. Additionally, Salvant was cited for several traffic violations, including driving under the influence.

Newark Man Arrested on Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop

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Newark Man Arrested on Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop

**Wilmington, DE** – Delaware State Police have arrested Tavon White, 28, from Newark, Delaware on drug-related charges after a traffic stop in Wilmington on Thursday afternoon.

On Thursday, around 1:40 p.m., the New Castle County Governor’s Task Force observed a Jeep Patriot committing traffic violations on Governor Printz Boulevard near 35th Street. Officers conducted a traffic stop and identified the driver as Tavon White, who was the sole occupant. It was determined that White did not have a valid driver’s license, and he was asked to exit the vehicle.

Upon exiting, police conducted a consensual search of White, which led to the discovery of 57 baggies containing approximately 1.71 grams of heroin, as well as $1,504 in suspected drug proceeds. White was subsequently arrested without incident.

White was taken to Troop 1 where he faced various charges. He was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11 and later committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution with a cash bond of $3,150. Charges include possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance and driving with a suspended license.

Delaware State Police Pursue and Arrest Newark Resident for Drug and Traffic Offenses

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Delaware State Police Pursue and Arrest Newark Resident for Drug and Traffic Offenses

**Newark, DE** – The Delaware State Police took 26-year-old Savon Roy of Newark into custody for several drug and traffic charges after a pursuit on Monday afternoon.

On Monday at approximately 1:45 p.m., a trooper identified a gray Ford Fusion with a fictitious Delaware temporary tag on East Chestnut Hill Road near Marrows Road in Newark. Upon confirming the tag’s false registration, the trooper attempted a traffic stop. The driver ignored the stop and accelerated into Brookside Plaza Shopping Center before driving over a curb, across a grassy area, and onto Marrows Road. The vehicle continued moving at high speed onto Kensington Lane before stopping on Korda Drive, where Roy fled on foot but was soon captured.

While in custody, Roy experienced a medical emergency and was taken to a hospital by EMS. During the investigation, remnants of an off-white powder were found in a ripped plastic bag concealed in Roy’s pants. Additionally, a vehicle search uncovered multiple bags containing approximately 61.5 grams of marijuana. A background check showed Roy had an outstanding arrest warrant from the New Castle County Police Department and other pending charges.

Once released from the

Traffic Stop Leads to Firearm Arrest in Dorchester

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Traffic Stop Leads to Firearm Arrest in Dorchester

**BOSTON, MA** – Officers patrolling District B-2 (Roxbury) arrested Cameron Leonard, 22, of Weymouth, early Saturday morning for firearm-related offenses. The arrest followed a traffic stop at Columbia Rd. and Holden St. in Dorchester at 2:10 AM.

Police noticed a vehicle with expired registration while on patrol. They initiated a traffic stop using emergency lights and sirens. The vehicle contained the driver and five other passengers, including Leonard.

During the stop, officers ordered the vehicle’s occupants to exit when they discovered the unregistered status. Notably, Leonard drew officers’ attention by raising his right hand while keeping his left hand in his pocket.

Officers conducted a pat-frisk and felt what appeared to be a firearm. Although Leonard attempted to flee, officers quickly apprehended him and found a firearm in his hooded sweatshirt. Detectives identified the firearm as a Sig Sauer, Model P320 M18, 9mm caliber, with a ten-round magazine containing seven rounds and none in the chamber.

Leonard faces charges of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Poss

Traffic Stop Leads to Arrests and Drug Seizure

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Stafford, VA – Traffic Stop Leads to Arrests and Drug Seizure

A traffic stop in Stafford County resulted in the arrest of two wanted individuals and the seizure of controlled substances on Monday. At approximately 12:37 p.m., Deputy R.A. Weatherholtz observed a Cadillac with improper registration on Plantation Drive.

The vehicle was stopped on Lichfield Boulevard where Deputy Weatherholtz recognized the rear passenger, Deklyn Atkins, 21, wanted in Caroline County. The front passenger, Jasmine Calhoun, 25, was wanted in Fredericksburg. Both were taken into custody without incident.

Deputy F.A. Martinez and K-9 Mija, trained to detect narcotics, conducted a search of the vehicle. They found narcotics in a box near Atkins’ seat, in driver Dane Wisdom’s backpack, the center console, and his sock. Calhoun’s area had no items of evidentiary value.

Wisdom, 40, faces charges for two counts of possession of controlled substances and is held without bond at Rappahannock Regional Jail. Atkins was also charged with possession, served her warrant, and is held without bond. Calhoun’s bond is set at $2

Traffic Stop in Bensalem Reveals Illegal Firearm and Contraband

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Traffic Stop in Bensalem Reveals Illegal Firearm and Contraband

**Bensalem, PA** – A Bensalem Township Police Officer pulled over a dark-colored Mazda on Saturday after noticing heavily tinted windows and a traffic violation on Hulmeville Road. The vehicle was stopped on Park Avenue due to the violation, which nearly resulted in an accident.

During the stop, the driver, Victor Miles, age 33 from Flourtown, PA, refused to roll down his windows upon request. Officers observed an “AK Style” rifle on the front passenger seat in plain sight, within reach of Miles, after approaching the vehicle.

Miles was ordered to exit the vehicle, and after a brief standoff, he complied. The rifle had an obliterated serial number, a loaded banana-style magazine, and a chambered round, indicating it was ready to fire.

The vehicle was impounded, and a search warranted recovery of an AR-15 style rifle, loaded magazines, shotgun ammunition, a balaclava mask, gloves, a duct-taped hooded sweatshirt, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. Miles faces several charges, including felony firearm possession, and is held in Bucks County on $30,000 bail.

Duo Arrested After Warrenton Traffic Stop

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Duo Arrested After Warrenton Traffic Stop

**Stafford, VA** – A traffic stop on Warrenton Road led to the detention of a 24-year-old woman from Woodbridge and a 27-year-old man from Fredericksburg on Tuesday at around 10:05 p.m. Deputy S.T. Myers stopped the vehicle near the Comfort Suites after observing a reckless lane change that caused another vehicle to take evasive action.

Upon stopping the vehicle, the male passenger exited and attempted to flee. Deputy Myers instructed him to stay, but the male fled on foot. While Myers remained with the driver, the description of the fleeing passenger was shared with nearby deputies.

Deputies, including First Sergeant D.W. Fetterolf, searched the area and found the suspect near Black Rifle Coffee. The male resisted detention and provided false identification twice. Deputies identified him as Tahj Ford using a neck tattoo.

Ford, wanted in three jurisdictions, was found intoxicated with controlled substances. He faces multiple charges and both Ford and the driver, Michaele Simms, were jailed without bond at Rappahannock Regional Jail for outstanding warrants.