Overdue Inspection Sticker Leads To Charges On Cape Cod

YARMOUTH, MA — A Cape Cod man faces drug charges following a traffic stop for an outdated inspection ticket, police said.

Shane Sullivan, 38, of West Yarmouth, was driving on Route 28 when police noticed his vehicle was five months overdue for inspection.

Based on the circumstances of the stop, the officers developed probable cause to have both occupants exit the car, police said. While conducting their investigation, they discovered a crack pipe and multiple bags of crack cocaine on Sullivan.

He is charged with possession with intent to distribute and was arraigned in Barnstable District Court on Monday. The other man was issued a warning for the inspection sticker violation and released from the scene.