Illegal drugs and weapons continue to show up at traffic stops

Several routine traffic stops in recent days have revealed the presence of illegal drugs and illegal weapons in Fayette County.

According to reports, deputies received an alert on June 4 that a 2019 Nissan Altima with a stolen plate had entered the county from Fairburn. A traffic stop took place and a search of the car revealed the presence of Oxycodone as well as a pistol.

Ebrima Jobe, 28, of Atlanta, was arrested and charged with possession of a vehicle with an altered VIN, which is a felony, as well as possession of a weapon by a convicted felon and a felony drug. He was also accused of using a license plate to conceal his identity.

A deputy on patrol in the area of ​​the highway. 138 and highway. 314, in the early hours of June 4, noticed a vehicle without headlights in the rear. A traffic stop was attempted, but the vehicle fled, passing several traffic lights in the process, and was pursued into Clayton County, to which law enforcement rendered assistance at that time.

The driver abandoned the vehicle at a Riverdale mobile home park and fled on foot. A police officer was able to pursue on foot and use a Taser on the suspect so that he was taken into custody. Crystal methamphetamine was found in the vehicle.

Juan Rivera, 42, of Riverdale, was charged with three counts of fleeing/eluding law enforcement, reckless driving and drug possession. He was also charged with obstructing an officer and several traffic violations.

During a traffic stop on June 4 on Hwy. 74, near Georgian Park, the driver was in possession of MDMA, or Ecstasy, as well as a firearm. The passenger turned out to be a convicted felon.

Fatima Bennett, 31, of Atlanta, was arrested on misdemeanor drug charges, possession of a firearm or knife during the commission of a felony (also a felony), possession of marijuana, violation of etiquette and possession/use of drug-related objects.

Donald Nelson, 32, of Senoia, was arrested for possession of a weapon by a convicted felon.

In the early hours of June 5, an officer saw a vehicle enter the Picnic Park parking lot and stop. Contact was made with the driver, who was driving under the influence. Searches to determine the origin of the poisoning led to the discovery of cocaine and two firearms.

Cody Etheridge, 37, of Senoia, was arrested on drug and weapons charges as well as driving under the influence.

A hands-free violation was reportedly the cause of a mid-afternoon June 5 traffic stop near the interstate. 74 and Peachtree Drive. The label of the black Hyundai Elantra was also incorrectly displayed.

The driver was found to be driving the car with a suspended license. Additionally, he was wanted outside of Douglas County.

Tyler Grayes, 26, was taken to the Fayette County Jail awaiting pickup by Douglas County authorities, and his car was removed from the scene by a licensed colleague.