Report Summary
Traffic stop leads to citation for marijuana possession
On April 18, 2026, at 1731 hours, a Statesboro Police Department officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle failing to maintain its lane on Fair Rd. The officer detected a distinct odor of marijuana and subsequently searched the vehicle. A passenger admitted to possessing a small quantity of marijuana, which was located and destroyed. The passenger was issued a citation and released from the scene.
The charges include VGCSA - POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA (CITY ORDINANCE). This is not a conviction.
Key details:
- Case number: 202601900
- Incident date: April 18, 2026
- Location: 100 Block of Aspen Heights Dr Statesboro, Ga
- Charges or types listed: VGCSA - Possession of Marijuana (city Ordinance); 58-12