A Marion man was arrested May 26 after a traffic stop in Ruston led officers to discover multiple active warrants and suspected marijuana, according to a Ruston Police Department report.
Franciscos Andrews, 44, of Marion, was taken into custody at approximately 3:37 p.m. after an officer observed a vehicle traveling west on West California Avenue at a high rate of speed.
According to the report, the vehicle was traveling 51 miles per hour in a 35 mph zone. The officer conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of West California Avenue and Paul Street and made contact with Andrews.
The report states the officer discovered Andrews was wanted on six active warrants from Ruston City Court. Once the warrants were confirmed, Andrews was issued a citation for the traffic offense and advised he was under arrest.
According to the report, while Andrews was seated in the back of the patrol unit, the officer detected the strong smell of burnt marijuana. Andrews was searched, and officers located approximately 8.7 grams of suspected marijuana hidden in his groin area after he advised he had something on his person.
Andrews was booked at the Lincoln Parish Detention Center for possession of marijuana and failure to appear in court on charges of driving under suspension (2 counts), no liability insurance (2 counts), switched license plate, and no driver’s license.
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