Germantown traffic stop; guns, drugs recovered, driver arrested
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GERMANTOWN, Wis. - A Milwaukee man was arrested in Germantown on Monday, July 10 after drugs and guns were found in his vehicle during a traffic stop.
According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, a deputy stopped a vehicle for three different equipment violations on I-41 near Lannon Road in the Village of Germantown.
Upon making contact with the driver, a 24-year-old Milwaukee man, the deputy smelled marijuana. The driver admitted to possession of drugs.
A probable cause search of the vehicle was done and three handguns, one of which was stolen, were located. The driver is a felon on active supervision for a violent felony, according to the Washington County Sheriff's Office.
The driver was arrested for felon in possession of a firearm (three counts), carrying a concealed weapon (three counts), possession of THC with intent to deliver, receiving stolen property and an outstanding warrant.
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He remains in custody in the Washington County Jail.