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Rocket launcher, cocaine found during search of ‘suspicious’ car, Sutton police say
A police officer was talking to the driver of the vehicle when he saw “items typically used in conjunction with illegal narcotics use” in the car, the department said.
An officer discovered a rocket launcher and a small amount of crack cocaine after searching a “suspicious” vehicle in Sutton, police said.
Harvey Johnson Jr., of Spencer, was arrested Monday on charges related to the firearm and drugs found in his vehicle, Sutton police said in a statement Wednesday.
Detective Alex Sinni was doing surveillance on a “suspicious vehicle” in the parking lot of a Red Roof Inn Monday when he decided to approach the vehicle and talk to Johnson, the department said. Johnson was the only person in the vehicle at the time.
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While speaking to Johnson, Sinni saw “items typically used in conjunction with illegal narcotics use,” the statement read.
“As Det. Sinni continued on with his investigation of this male, he also located an M190 U.S. Army Rocket Launcher in Mr. Johnson’s vehicle. Mmmmhmmm, you read that correctly…a ROCKET LAUNCHER,” the department wrote in a Facebook post.
After seizing the illegal items found in the vehicle, the department called the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms to take possession of the rocket launcher, police said.
Johnson was charged with possession of a Class B substance and possession/control of an incendiary device, according to the statement.
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