In a routine traffic stop that took a turn for the unlawful, the Alameda Police Department (APD) reported via their social media channels that a driver who carelessly ran through a stop sign was found to be in possession of an illicit treasure trove. Conducted near Buena Vista Avenue and 5th Street, the APD officers on scene initiated a traffic stop to address the sign violation, only to discover that the driver was currently under the constraints of probation. Under the terms of this probation, a search of the vehicle was required.
What was discovered inside the car was more than just remnants of a forgotten fast-food meal or the scattered detritus that often clutters our personal conveyances. The officers uncovered something with far greater implications - over four pounds of marijuana. As reported by the Alameda Police Department's Facebook page, the discovery was made that the driver’s cargo was intended for sale, evidenced by the presence of a scale, cash in various denominations, and a well-organized sales menu.
In the aftermath of the traffic stop, the APD has called upon the denizens of Alameda to keep a vigilant eye on the road, following traffic laws not only as a matter of legal obligation but as a communal duty to public safety. As the APD stated in the Facebook post, "We ask everyone to do their part and please follow traffic laws to help keep our roadways safe for all."
