Trucker facing felony charges after Georgia traffic stop

Seatbelt violation leads to felony drug charge for truck driver - Now Georgia

A seatbelt violation leads to a felony drug charge for a truck driver according to the Reynolds Police Department. On May 4,2026, Officer Aldridge and Sergeant Harrell observed a driver of a commercial motor vehicle not utilizing their seatbelt. A traffic stop was conducted and officers smelled the odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle. The driver admitted to recently smoking marijuana and a preliminary search of the vehicle was conducted.…

Trucker facing felony charges after Georgia traffic stop

REYNOLDS, Ga. — A trucker is facing charges after a traffic stop in Reynolds, Ga., between Macon and Columbus. According to a press release from the Reynolds Police Department (RPD), on Monday, two of its officers observed a driver of a commercial motor vehicle not utilizing their seatbelt which prompted a traffic stop. Police say officers smelled the odor of marijuana coming from the cab of the truck. “The driver admitted to recently smoking ma…