NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – Officers from Newport News’ High Impact Patrol (HIP) recovered drugs and a firearm during a traffic stop Saturday night.
According to the department, HIP stopped a vehicle in the area of Oriana Road and Denbigh Boulevard. A narcotics K9 officer was brought to the vehicle, and alerted to the presence of drugs.
The driver admitted to being in possession of both. They were summonsed for a traffic infraction as well as possession of drugs and a firearm.