18-year-old Trinity Stewart was caught with marijuana and a handgun near Cordova Road on May 8th. Officers were on routine patrol when they noticed a black Nissan Maxima with expired tags. Officers made a traffic stop on the vehicle and immediately noticed the smell of marijuana emitting from thecare upon approach. Proceeding this, officers spoke with the passenger, identified as Trinity Stewart, and the driver, identified as Anthony Philips. While officers spoke with both, they noticed a green substance in the vehicle’s center console.
Officers took Philips into custody and searched him, finding 14 dollars. While officers searched Philips, they observed Stewart attempting to hide something underneath her. Stewart was then detained, and officers found a black handgun underneath where she was seated. Upon searching the vehicle, officers located marijuana in the glove compartment, as well as multiple baggies and a scale. Officers also opened the trunk and noticed several scentless bags. Both refused to claim the marijuana and the handgun that were found. The marijuana weighed in at 26.6 grams. Officers took Stewart into custody, and she was charged with possession of a controlled substance and unlawful carrying of a weapon.