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Routine Traffic Stop Uncovers Drugs, Stolen Handgun In Springfield
A routine traffic stop in Springfield spiraled into a much larger bust earlier this week.
Leonard Naylor, 44, of Springfield, faces several felonies stemming from that traffic stop on Wednesday night, Jan. 17, authorities said.
Officers pulled Naylor over around 10 p.m. after they noticed his car had a missing headlight, but when they walked up to speak with him, police saw an open beer bottle in the floorboard, officials said.
When they reached under the driver's seat, police found a loaded pistol and later found crack cocaine stashed inside the vehicle as well, authorit…
