MPD said they arrested a man last night for drug possession and trafficking charges.
Police conducted a traffic stop at 8:25 p.m. at the intersection of Fredrick Street and Mobile Street, according to authorities.
Officials said following the stop, they detained both the driver and passenger before a subsequent search led to a large quantity drugs, drug paraphernalia and a firearm being found. Jovarius Rodgers, 26, was arrested and charged with three probation violations, trafficking cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia and a weapons charge.
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