The Newton County Sheriff’s Office says two people-- Dudley and Teneisha Ammons—have been arrested, caught with what were described as large quantities of drugs in a stolen pickup truck. The Sheriff’s Office in Covington says cocaine, marijuana, and a firearm were confiscated after a traffic stop in Newton County.
From WSB TV…
Two people are facing multiple charges after a stolen vehicle led to the discovery of a large amount of drugs.
On Thursday, police responded to a call regarding a stolen vehicle on Golf View Circle in the Covington Place neighborhood.
Officers came in contact with Cortez Dudley, who they said had gotten out of the truck. After investigating the stolen truck, officers arrested Dudley for theft by receiving.
During the investigation, Covington officials noticed a strong odor of marijuana coming from the truck and the home. As police conducted a search warrant, they found a large amount of marijuana, cocaine, a gun and other drug-related items.
Dudley and Teneisha Ammons were arrested and charged with several drug offenses, weapons charges and theft by receiving.