Traffic stop leads to discovery of cocaine

Published 11:03 am Monday, December 9, 2019

A Vicksburg man faces drug charges after his arrest Friday during a traffic stop.

Clarence Lee, 64, is accused of possession of less than an ounce of cocaine after it was discovered during the traffic stop at Drummond and Mulvihill streets about 9 p.m. Friday.

Monday, Municipal Judge Angela Carpenter set Lee’s bond at $30,000 and bound the case over to the grand jury.

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Friday, officers responded to the 2700 block of Alcorn Drive for a report of shots fired. When they arrived, the officers saw no signs of suspicious activity, nor evidence of shots being fired.

Saturday, officers responded to 4150 Washington St., the Circle K convenience store, for a reported auto theft. The complainant advised someone stole his 2017 Dodge Challenger from the gas pump.

Sunday, officers responded to the area of Ivy Circle and Springridge Drive for a report of shots fired. When they arrived, the officers saw no signs of suspicious activity, nor evidence of shots being fired.