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Members of the Fredericksburg Police Department busted local resident Jerome Blake III, 37, during a stop last week, during which he was caught attempting to hide a weapon, but was not quick enough to pull a fast one on officers.
According to the agency, during a subsequent search of Blake and his vehicle, they recovered a concealed gun, methamphetamine, and heroin.
Blake then attempted to provided false identification to investigators, and it was determined. he was wanted out of Spotsylvania County.
Blake was charged with:
- Providing false identification to law enforcement;
- Possession of a firearm with a Schedule I or II substance;
- Two counts of possession of a Schedule I or I substance;
- Driving without a license.
He was also served on the outstanding warrants out of Spotsylvania. According to court documents, his bond was denied.
His passenger, Maridy Lynn Rogers, 44, of Carolina, was arrested for:
- Possession of Schedule I or II substances;
- Possession of a firearm by a felon;
- Possession of ammunition by a felon;
- Possession of a firearm with Schedule I or II substances.
Both were also cited for weapons offenses.
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