A routine traffic stop by a Florence Police Department K9 officer resulted in the discovery of a significant amount of illegal drugs and the arrest of two individuals.
On April 25, around 7 p.m., a K9 officer was monitoring traffic along Highway 49 South near Gunter Road when a vehicle with no license plate passed by. The officer initiated a traffic stop after activating emergency lights.
During the stop, it was determined that both the driver, Heatherly Weakley, and the passenger, Sammie Davis Jr., were in possession of a large quantity of illegal narcotics. Officers recovered approximately 223 grams of methamphetamine, 2.3 grams of crack cocaine, and 50 dosage units of oxycodone.
Weakley was charged with Aggravated Trafficking of a Controlled Substance, Trafficking a Controlled Substance, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Driving with a Suspended License under Implied Consent, No Tag, and Improper Equipment.
Davis was also charged with Aggravated Trafficking of a Controlled Substance, Trafficking a Controlled Substance, and Possession of a Controlled Substance.
Both suspects were arrested and transported to the Rankin County Detention Center.
Florence Police stated,
“While some people feel the need to contact City Hall and complain about officers sitting on Hwy 49, this is the reason we do it and this is the reason that we will continue to do it,” the department stated. “Thank you to those that support us and continue to support us. Stay safe!”
