Traffic Stop Leads to Firearm and Drug Charges After Driver Flees Officer

A late-night traffic stop on North Dupont Highway escalated into a pursuit and resulted in multiple charges involving firearms and drugs, according to authorities.

At around 2:35 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2026, an officer working the Patrol B-Squad noticed a Chevrolet Malibu driving without a registration plate. The officer switched on their emergency equipment and moved to pull the vehicle over, but the driver refused to stop.

The article indicates the driver’s failure to comply led to further law enforcement action, ultimately resulting in multiple firearm and drug-related charges being filed in connection with the incident.