In the early hours of this morning, Massachusetts State Police made an unexpected discovery during a routine traffic stop in North Attleboro. According to MSP News, Trooper William Rolls pulled over a white Jeep SUV on Elm Street after noticing its excessively dark window tint, which measured in at a mere 8% transparency—well below the state's minimum requirement of 35%.
The vehicle, which was deemed unsafe for nighttime driving due to the extreme window tinting, was pulled over just after 3:30 a.m., leading to the arrest of 29-year-old Derrel Graham of Roxbury. In a statement provided by the Massachusetts State Police, Trooper Rolls had initiated a traffic stop after the Jeep drove past him and then subsequently carried out a test on the vehicle's windows, which confirmed that tint levels were not up to code.
While the Jeep awaited its removal from the road by a tow truck, an inventory of its contents led to a startling find: a large bag of what was suspected to be crack cocaine, weighing approximately 360 grams—suggestive of an intent to distribute. These findings catalyzed the arrest of Graham, who was taken to the Foxboro Barracks for booking.
With Graham’s bail set at a hefty $100,000 by a bail commissioner, his arraignment at Attleboro District Court has been scheduled, where he faces charges of trafficking in cocaine, unsafe operation of a motor vehicle, and possession of illegal window tint. The detailed account of Graham's arrest and the charges against him were outlined in a press announcement by the State Police.
