Lexington police officers attempted to stop a vehicle, last week, for suspicion of impaired driving. After a short pursuit, the vehicle was stopped on Augusta Road near I-20.

During the traffic stop, it was found that the driver was impaired and she was arrested for DUI and for Failure to Stop for Blue Lights. The male passenger was arrested for PWID Marijuana and Possession of Schedule II Narcotics. Three handguns were seized, which the passenger said were the passengers, as he is federally prohibited from possessing firearms. This case will be forwarded to ATF for possible adoption and federal prosecution for the firearms violations.

Proactive traffic enforcement goes a long way in keeping our community safe. It is part of our ongoing strategic plan to lower crime and increase traffic safety throughout the Town of Lexington, SC.