Name of Accused:
Griffiths, Richard Allyn
Date of Arrest:
06/12/2023
Charges for Arrest:
MARIJUANA-POSSESS LESS THAN 1 OZ.
TRAFFICKING IN COCAINE, ILLEGAL DRUGS, MARIJUANA, OR METHAMPHETAMINE
UNLAWFUL TO COME INSIDE GUARD LINES TO DELIVER TO INMATE A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
Officer’s Narrative:
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On June 12, 2023, I was on routine patrol on Highway 72 West traveling east bound near Lem Edwards Road. I observed a vehicle traveling westbound meeting me with only one head light illuminating. Driver side head light was not illuminating any light. I maneuvered my patrol vehicle around to catch up to the listed vehicle.
Once I closed the distance, I observed the vehicle to be a Kia Forte bearing Georgia tag [REDACTED]. I activated my emergency blue lights to initiate a traffic stop for the equipment violation. I exited my patrol vehicle walking to the rear of the listed vehicle, I observed five occupants inside the vehicle that were looking at one another and throughout the vehicle.
I gave commands for the driver to exit the vehicle and walk to the rear of
