Mich. Man Arrested After Being Stopped For Driving 111 MPH
Mich. Man Arrested After Being Stopped For Driving 111 MPH
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Mich. Man Arrested After Being Stopped For Driving 111 MPHROCHESTER – On Wednesday, a traffic stop by Indiana State Police trooper Jesse Reason led to the arrest of Corey Bland Jr., 20, Benton Harbor, Mich.
Bland was incarcerated in the Fulton County Jail to face criminal charges for dealing cocaine with enhancing circumstances (firearm), possession of marijuana and possession of a handgun after being deemed a serious violent felon, according to a news release from ISP. Bland was also issued a citation for driving 111 miles per hour in a posted 60 miles per hour zone and driving a vehicle having never received a driver’s license.
At approximately 9:14 a.m. Wednesday, Reason initiated a traffic stop on a 2017 Ford Fusion on U.S 31 near Ind. 14 for allegedly traveling 111 miles per hour in a posted 60 mph zone.
During the traffic stop, Bland was identified as the driver. While Reason was speaking with Bland, he noticed indicators that criminal activity was afoot.
In a subsequent search of the Fusion, officers allegedly found two handguns, cocaine and drug paraphernalia, the news release states.
Further investigation revealed that Bland has convictions for assault with a deadly weapon from Van Buren County, Mich. This makes him a serious violent felon who is not allowed to possess firearms, the release states.
Assisting with the traffic stop was senior trooper Todd Trottier.
