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Traffic Violation Leads To Discovery Of Man With Pound Of Pot In Trumbull

An out-of-state man was nabbed with more than a pound of pot during a traffic stop on Route 8 in Trumbull.

Jeffrey Charles

Jeffrey Charles

Photo Credit: Connecticut State Police
The drugs seized.

The drugs seized.

Photo Credit: Connecticut State Police

Jeffrey Charles, 26, of Cohasset, Massachusets, was arrested around 342 p.m., Sunday, April 7, after Connecticut State Police stopped his 2007 Volkswagon Jetta northbound on Route 8 in Trumbull for a traffic violation, said the Connecticut State Police.

According to Police, Charles cut across the gore area of the highway, cutting off a black pickup in the process, state police said.

During the stop, officers found probable cause to search the vehicle and during the search uncovered 1.34 pounds of marijuana, a scale, and packaging materials, they said.

Charles was charged with failure to drive in proper lane, possession of drugs and sale of narcotics substance. He was released after posting a $5,000 surety bond. 

He is scheduled to appear in court on April 30. 

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