LONGVIEW, Texas — An East Texas man was arrested Tuesday a traffic stop reportedly led to the discovery of drugs and a gun.
According to the Longview Police Department, around 9 p.m., officers spotted a vehicle with an expired registration in the area of Mobberly Ave. and Aurel Blvd.
Police pulled over the driver, identified as Torvoris McKinley, of Longview. The LPD says they then saw "illegal drugs" inside the vehicle, as well as a pistol next to the driver's seat.
McKinley was placed under arrest and taken to the Gregg County Jail.
The LPD says the took the following items from the vehicle as evidence:
- 1.08 kilograms of cocaine
- 36.5 grams of crack cocaine
- 49.7 ounces of marijuana
- Numerous prescription drugs
- THC edibles
- Firearm
The investigation is ongoing.