DeFuniak Springs, FL (WDNews) – A routine traffic stop for a seat belt violation resulted in a significant drug and weapons bust.
A deputy pulled over Mark Thompson, 34, on 19th Street near Orange Avenue after noticing he wasn’t wearing his seat belt. Upon approaching the vehicle, the deputy detected the smell of burnt marijuana. A subsequent search led to the discovery of methamphetamine, two firearms in possession of a convicted felon, an altered firearm, and drug paraphernalia.
Thompson faces multiple charges, including possession of methamphetamine, two counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of an altered firearm, obstruction, and possession of drug paraphernalia. He is currently held on a $15,000 bond.
