Macon, GA – A routine traffic stop in Bibb County led to an arrest after deputies reportedly discovered narcotics and a firearm inside a vehicle late Wednesday night.
According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, Deputies Fredrick Gray and Ariyanna Crane initiated a stop on a Volkswagen Rabbit traveling along Pio Nono Avenue without a license plate. Officials said the driver, who was also uninsured, was taken into custody following the discovery of drugs and a handgun inside the car.
Authorities shared a photo of the scene showing a deputy inspecting the evidence on the hood of a patrol vehicle. Deputies said the narcotics were individually packaged, indicating potential intent to distribute.
No injuries were reported, and the suspect’s name has not been released pending formal charges. The investigation remains ongoing.
Residents traveling through the area around Pio Nono Avenue are reminded to expect a brief police presence while the case is processed.
This incident is part of continued efforts by the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office to address illegal narcotics and firearm offenses across the region.
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