Man tries to run away after officers find marijuana during traffic stop in Powder Springs: Police – WSB-TV Channel 2Posted by MMP News AuthorOn January 29, 2024

POWDER SPRINGS, Ga. — A traffic stop in Powder Springs led to two people being arrested.

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It was Sunday morning, shortly after 7 a.m., Powder Springs Ofc. Forman noticed a car on CH James Parkway and Florence Road. Officers said the car failed to obey a traffic control device and failed to maintain its lane.

Forman performed a traffic stop and reportedly had a suspicion of marijuana due to a strong odor.

Authorities said one of the suspects, later identified as Daquan Rumley, 25, of Atlanta ran away from the stop but was eventually caught.

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Powder Springs police said Rumley had a gun in his waistband and over a felony amount of marijuana in his bag. Although the gun wasn’t stolen, authorities said Rumley is a convicted felon. Gun laws prohibit him from carrying a gun.

He was charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and obstruction.

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A passenger in the vehicle, identified as Pierre Cerizier, 20, of Powder Springs was arrested due to providing a false name and date of birth.

“Officer Forman out here putting in work, chasing down sprinters, and taking firearms out of the hands of criminals. Outstanding work,” the department wrote.

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