Monroe Police officers stopped a vehicle that was speeding on Louberta Street and discovered a man with wads of cash, a high powered weapons and illegal drugs. It started out as traffic but ended in a d drug bust.
It happened Monday, February 28, 2022. That’s when Monroe Police observed a white Honda Accord traveling westbound on the 3600 block of Louberta Street at a high rate of speed. Officers then initiated a traffic stop and came in contact with the driver, 28-year-old Willie Dvontel Lewis.
According to the police report, officers detected a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle and they advised Lewis of his Miranda Rights. According to officers, Lewis advised them that there was a firearm inside of the vehicle and marijuana under the driver’s seat.
During the search, officers discovered a tan Glock 19 under the front passenger seat, one 30 round magazine, two 17 round magazines, and a pink Nike bag containing approximately 303 grams of marijuana. Officers also found approximately $2,820 in a rubber band and a digital scale in the center console.
Lewis was placed in handcuffs and searched by authorities. Officers found $318 in his left front pocket.
He was placed under arrest and transported to the Ouachita Correctional Center. Lewis was charged with Maximum Speed Limit, Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Dangerous Substance, and Illegal Carrying a Weapon in the Presence of Narcotics.
