WILMINGTON — A traffic stop Wednesday turned into an arrest of the driver and passenger for drug possession.
Around 1 p.m., the Wilmington Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the 2600 block of Independence Boulevard. During a search of the vehicle, officers found a gun and drug paraphernalia as well as 1.31 grams of cocaine, 1.93 grams of mushrooms, and .5 grams of methamphetamine.
The driver, 46-year-old Michael Easter is charged with possession of a firearm by a felon, possession with intent to sell/deliver cocaine, parole violation and fictitious license plate, among others. He is currently being held without bond.
The passenger, 27-year-old Lanielle Murrell was charged with possession of methamphetamine and hallucinogenic mushrooms. She received a $4,000 secured bond.
Both are being held in the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office detention center.
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