On Aug. 25, the Reporting Officer (R/O) and Sgt. Geralds were conducting property checks around The Nest apartments. Geralds instructed the R/O to park the patrol car and walk in order to familiarize himself with the area. Upon exiting the vehicle, units immediately noticed a strong odor of marijuana coming from a vehicle in the parking area. Units made contact with the driver of the vehicle, who stated that he and the passenger had been smoking.
When asked where the marijuana was located, the driver presented a TAL brand water bottle from the floorboard, filled with a large amount of marijuana separated into three different bags. At this time, the R/O detained and searched the individuals and contacted the Rock Hill Drug Enforcement Unit (RHDEU).
While waiting for RHDEU, the R/O conducted a probable cause search of the vehicle, locating a loaded pistol in the center console. The R/O also located an electronic scale hidden in a styrofoam cup in the rear door and prescription drugs located in the front driver’s side door. The driver took ownership of all items found, and the passenger was then released.
At this time, the driver was placed under arrest, and in a search, the driver was found to have $999 in cash on his person. The subject was read his Miranda Rights by Geralds. At this time, RHDEU arrived on the scene and advised the R/O of the appropriate charges, as well as take possession of the money obtained. The driver was then transported to the Rock Hill City Jail. The evidence stated above, as well as the driver’s cell phone, were seized as evidence. Interstate Towing took possession of the vehicle listed, and a tow slip was initiated and given to the subject.
