Police found more than a pound of marijuana in a large canvas back inside the car.
Eric FigueiredoLUDLOW - A man arrested Thursday night on River Street for failing to stop for police officer and disorderly conduct had other charges charges tacked on when police found more than pound of marijuana in his car, police said.
Eric L. Figueiredo, 24, of 30 River St. Ludlow, was charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of a dangerous weapon, failure to stop for a police officer and disorderly conduct, said Sgt. Daniel Valadas.
Police stopped Figueiredo on River Street for motor vehicle violations.
When the officer asked him for his license and registration, Figueiredo got out the car to yell at the officer, then climbed back inside and drove away, he said.
He stopped again in a driveway some distance down the road on River Street and was arrested for failing to stop for a police officer.
Police photo of a 1 pound bag of marijuana recovered from a car during an arrest Thursday on River StreetWhen they searched his car, a police K-9 dog keyed in on a large canvas bag on the seat, and which police found to contain a large bag of marijuana and two smaller bags, Valadas said.
They also found a scale, drug paraphernalia and packing materials inside the car. They also recovered $455, he said.
They also found a folding butterfly knife, which are illegal to own in Massachusetts.