Hunter
12/21/22
A traffic stop for an equipment violation has led to weapons and drug charges against a Birmingham Alabama man.
An officer was patrolling Highway 218 just before 7 pm Monday when he observed a Freightliner with a driver side headlight inoperable. Upon contact, the driver, 29-year-old Juwan Ashley, cited bad wiring as an ongoing issue with the light. The odor of marijuana was reportedly present in the cab, along with the odor of an air freshener. Ashley allegedly admitted to smoking marijuana earlier and produced a bag from a backpack on the passenger side.
An additional search turned up a package of cigarillos containing a single blunt, and an unidentified pill that Ashley stated was not his. He also admitted to having a firearm in the vehicle.
An additional search reportedly turned up a marijuana grinder and rolling papers.
Ashley was taken into custody and charged with 1st offense Marijuana possession, person ineligible to carry Dangerous Weapons, and possession of drug paraphernalia. If convicted on all counts, he could be sentenced to up to 25 months in jail.