Macon, GA — A traffic stop on Shurling Drive led to drug and firearm charges Friday after deputies located marijuana and a gun inside a vehicle.
According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, H.E.A.T. Unit Deputy Dalton Palmer initiated a stop on a Dodge Charger with dark window tint while conducting proactive patrols in the area.
Investigators said the driver continued driving and pulled into a nearby driveway several streets away before stopping. Authorities reported the individual was cooperative once the vehicle came to a stop.
During the investigation, deputies allegedly discovered marijuana and a firearm inside the Dodge Charger.
Officials said the firearm was registered, but the license plate attached to the vehicle belonged to a truck, according to the sheriff’s office.
The driver was taken into custody without further incident and transported to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Center.
According to authorities, the individual faces multiple charges related to the traffic stop and items found inside the vehicle. Officials did not immediately release the suspect’s name or a full list of charges.
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office said the stop occurred during routine proactive patrols conducted by its H.E.A.T. Unit, which focuses on traffic enforcement and public safety initiatives throughout the county.
Investigations related to the incident remain ongoing, according to deputies.
For commuters and students traveling through east Macon, traffic stops along Shurling Drive are part of ongoing patrol efforts aimed at reducing roadway violations and illegal activity.
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