Ruston Police arrested a Bastrop man Thursday after a traffic stop led to the discovery of drugs and an illegal firearm.
Christian O. Smith, 24, was stopped for running the red light at West California Avenue and Trenton Street about 9:00 p.m. Thursday night. Smith was the only occupant of the vehicle. Smith seemed nervous and was unable to confirm the status of his driver’s license or give the last four numbers of his Social Security number to confirm his identity.
The officer saw indications of drug possession inside the vehicle. Smith admitted a couple of grams of marijuana were in his vehicle.
A search of the vehicle discovered a firearm, a set of scales, and a small amount of marijuana in the center console. A records check showed Smith was a convicted felon not authorized to possess a firearm and that his driver’s license was under suspension. Smith admitted to a bag of marijuana inside his pants. An additional small amount of marijuana was found in his left pants pocket.
Smith was booked at the Lincoln Parish Detention Center for possession of marijuana, possession of a firearm in proximity of a controlled substance, possession of a firearm by convicted felon, driving under suspension, and running a red light.
Bail was set at $30,000.
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