Traffic Stop Leads To Narcotics Charges In Clarendon: Arlington Police

ARLINGTON, VA — Arlington County Police arrested a 29-year-old man on a narcotics violationWednesday night inn Clarendon.

An officer on patrol around 9:41 on N. Highland Street at 10th Street N. conducted a traffic stop after noticing a vehicle displaying an improper registration, according to police.

During a search of the vehicle prior to it being towed, officers found suspected narcotics, including cocaine, amphetamine/methamphetamine, a large quantity of marijuana, and drug packaging/distribution materials, police say. A large sum of money was also found in the vehicle.

ACPD arrested Chris Fleming of no identified address, charging him with possession with intent to distribute cocaine, possession with intent to distribute amphetamine/methamphetamine, possession with Intent to distribute marijuana. He was also given a summons for improper registration.

Last night, an ACPD patrol officer observed a vehicle displaying improper registration and conducted a traffic stop resulting in the arrest of the driver and the recovery of a large quantity of suspected narcotics, drug packaging/distribution materials, and a large sum of cash. pic.twitter.com/PfK4u86sQK
— ArlingtonCountyPD (@ArlingtonVaPD) October 24, 2024