Eric Stephens Rutland Arrested for Possession of Felony Amount of Cocaine

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2. Rutland cocaine arrest from traffic stop.

Accident – Death – Obituary News : RUTLAND, Vt. (NEWS10) — A Vermont man, Eric Stephens of Rutland, aged 58, found himself in hot water after being pulled over in the parking lot of a hotel. The routine traffic stop quickly escalated when police discovered a felony amount of cocaine in his possession, leading to multiple charges being filed against him.

The incident occurred on a Thursday evening around 7:33 p.m. when Vermont State Police stopped a car in the parking lot of the Rutland Cortina Inn for a traffic violation. The driver, identified as Stephens, was found to have a criminally suspended license, further complicating the situation.

Upon suspicion of drug use, a K9 unit was called to the scene, and after the dog signaled the presence of drugs, a search warrant was obtained to search the vehicle. The search revealed a significant amount of cocaine, resulting in Stephens facing charges related to possession of the illegal substance.

The charges brought against Stephens include possession of cocaine, driving with a suspended license (DLS), and being a habitual criminal. As a result of the arrest, Stephens was taken into custody and is currently being held at the Marble Valley Regional Correctional Center on a bail amount of $5,000.

This incident serves as a reminder of the vigilance of law enforcement in combating drug-related crimes in the community. Stephens’ arrest underscores the serious consequences individuals may face when found in possession of illegal substances, highlighting the importance of compliance with the law to avoid such legal troubles.

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– Traffic stop leads to cocaine arrest in Rutland
– Traffic stop leads to cocaine arrest in Rutland, Vermont.