NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - North Charleston Police have arrested a convicted felon in possession of a handgun and drugs that were found during a traffic stop on Friday morning.

Ovalrald Demart Gadsden Jr., 25, was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession with intent to distribute marijuana, according to a press release.

Officers were making an active patrol on Deerwood Drive and noticed a Jeep with suspended tags. The driver pulled into a driveway and tried to exit the Jeep, but was quickly detained by officers.

Officers noticed the smell of marijuana coming from the vehicle, which prompted a probable cause search. They found approximately 103 grams of a green, plant-like substance that field-tested presumptive positive for marijuana. Of

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