On December 16, 2016 at approximately 11:58 p.m. Deputy C.L. McCormick was traveling southbound along a divided portion of U.S. Route 1 when he observed a white vehicle coming towards him traveling northbound in his lane. Deputy McCormick initiated a traffic stop and approached the vehicle. When the driver opened his window a strong odor of marijuana was detected. The Deputy also observed a marijuana grinder and a plastic bag containing a green leafy substance in the cup holder between the two front seats.
Deputy McCormick then conducted a search of the vehicle and occupants. The search revealed pills, capsules containing white powder which was identified as Schedule II and IV Narcotics and a smoking device in the purse of the female passenger.
Lauren Corissa Smith, age 19 of Richmond Virginia, was charged with Possession of Controlled Substances, Possession of Marijuana and Obstructing Justice. The obstruction charge is a result of Ms. Smith attempting to eat the Marijuana prior to it being seized. She was incarcerated at the Rappahannock Regional Jail on a $2000 secured bond. The driver of the vehicle was issued a traffic ticket for failing to obey a highway sign.
