Quincy police report retrieving gun, drugs, and cash from traffic stop

David Smith

Guns and drugs were retrieved from a suspect, the Quincy Police Department reports, after a traffic stop that took place on Tuesday, June 8, at about 1 p.m.

According to the police department, officers conducted a traffic stop on a small, maroon vehicle after officers witnessed a traffic violation from the driver and vehicle.

The Quincy Police Department says the traffic stop took place at the 1100 block of West Jefferson Street.

According to the police, the driver of the vehicle was 38-year-old David Smith, and when officers stepped up to Smith’s window, they spotted Smith holding his hand against his gun.

The police report says that the gun was clearly visible to the officers.

In addition, police reported that Smith and his passenger had switched places in the car and in response, both individuals were detained.

The Quincy Police Department reports retrieving an illegally-owned firearm, drugs, and cash from a traffic stop that officers conducted on Tuesday, June 8.

The police department said that David Smith was found to have a non-valid license that was suspended, as well as an open warrant for his arrest.

When police officers conducted a probable cause search of Smith’s vehicle, they reported finding drugs and a large amount of cash.

Smith was arrested for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of controlled substances with intent to sell within 1,000 feet of a church, possession of a firearm in commission of a felony, and an open “no bond“ warrant out of Lee County.

The passenger was cited and released.

“We are working with the community to ebb the drug issues that are in our neighborhoods,” says Quincy Interim Chief Robert Mixson, stressing that in order to complete that task, the police department needs assistance from the community. “If you see something, say something.”

Ashley Hunter - editor@gadsdencountytimes.com Photos: Quincy Police Department

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