Five Pounds Of Pot, Illegal Guns Seized In Fredericksburg Traffic Stop: Police

Two Fredericksburg men are behind bars after a routine traffic stop led to the discovery of guns, fentanyl, and marijuana—one of them even tried to make a run for it, but officers were quicker, authorities said.

Fredericksburg Police say an officer on patrol pulled over a vehicle for a traffic violation, and what started as a standard stop quickly escalated when an investigation revealed the two occupants were illegally carrying firearms.

A search of the vehicle turned up a third loaded gun, fentanyl pills, marijuana, and evidence of drug distribution, officials said.

The recovered drugs and weapons in Fredericksburg.

Fredericksburg Police

Then, one of the suspects, 26-year-old Terrence Ra'Quan Garner, decided to take his chances on foot.

His getaway attempt was short-lived, as officers on the scene quickly took him into custody.

The recovered drugs and weapons in Fredericksburg.

Fredericksburg Police

Garner and Michael Vincent Howard, 35, were arrested and are facing charges that include:

• Possession of Schedule I/II drugs;
• Possession with intent to distribute Schedule I/II drugs;
• Possession with intent to distribute marijuana;
• Distributing a weapon of terrorism;
• Concealed weapons violation (second offense);
• Possession of a firearm with Schedule I/II drugs;
• Possession of a firearm with marijuana (five pounds);
• Obstruction of justice;
• Attempting to flee from law enforcement (Garner only).

Both men were transported to Rappahannock Regional Jail, where they are being held without bond.

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