Drug Possession Charges

Two were charged with drug possession after a traffic stop in Wilkesboro.  A traffic check was set up on South Curtis Bridge Road by Wilkesboro Police.  A driver who appeared to be impaired stopped at the checkpoint.  Police asked the man, identified as Daniel Warren of North Wilkesboro, if he had smoked marijuana.  He said he had smoked a while ago.  Police then asked if the man had any drugs in the car.  He first said no and then admitted that he did.  Police were given a consent to search.  Marijuana, pills, and drug devices such as rolling papers were found.  A passenger in the car also admitted to having some marijuana.  Police then found a gun under the seat.  The passenger was given a citation for drug possession.  Warren was arrested and charged with 3 counts of possession and carrying a concealed weapon.  He was held in jail under a 1500 dollar bond.