ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WALA) – The Florida Highway Patrol said they arrested a man during a traffic stop after finding drugs and a gun in his vehicle.
FHP said they were conducting speed enforcement in the area of Pine Forest Road and Nature Lane when they observed a vehicle travelling 60 MPH in a 45 MPH zone.
Troopers initiated a traffic stop and the driver stated he had a firearm and marijuana in the vehicle, according to authorities.
Officials said the driver exited the vehicle and troopers removed a 9mm handgun with an extended magazine from his waistband.
During a search of the vehicle, troopers discovered a book bag with 98 grams of marijuana, a scale, baggies, and rolling paper, according to FHP.
Authorities said the driver had a large amount of cash in small denominations on him.
Troopers conducted a DUI investigation and placed the driver under arrest.
Kordell Johnson, 28, was arrested and charged with a weapons offense, DUI, two drug charges, and a traffic violation, according to jail records.
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