Gunshots lead Ga. officers to driver trafficking meth, fentanyl, police say

ATHENS, Ga. — A 31-year-old was arrested after police say he was found with large amounts of meth and stolen guns.

[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]

On Friday, while Athens-Clarke County officers were working an unrelated vehicle crash on Whit Davis Road, they reportedly heard several gunshots and noticed a vehicle leaving the area.

Police said officers quickly found the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop.

The driver was identified as Samuel Adams, 31, of Athens.

TRENDING STORIES:

• UGA superfan Trent ‘Big Dawg’ Woods dies suddenly at age 45
• Woman runs from police on Atlanta airport tarmac, spits on them, strips, pees herself, APD says
• Country Music Star Toby Keith dead at 62

After searching the vehicle, authorities found a trafficking amount of methamphetamine and fentanyl.

Officers also found a large amount of marijuana.

According to the department, numerous guns were seized including firearms that were previously reported stolen.

Some of the guns have been modified to automatic fire and had high capacity magazines, police said.

[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]

Adams was arrested and charged with several weapon and gun violations, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and reckless conduct.

IN OTHER NEWS:

Man found dead, prompting SWAT situation in SW Atlanta, police say

©2023 Cox Media Group