Cops seize $74,500 cash in stop

Milton man pulled over in Flomaton for speeding, cited for marijuana and drug paraphernalia

A Milton man stopped for speeding in Flomaton early Tuesday morning was charged with a misdemeanor marijuana charge, but officers also seized $74,500 which the suspect claimed he won gambling.

Robert Smith, 36, 5788 Hermitage Circle, was charged with unlawful possession of marijuana II and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. He was bonded and released from the scene.

Flomaton Police Chief Bryan Davis said Officer William Mosley made the traffic stop at 4:54 a.m. Tuesday. Reports note Smith was clocked speeding on Highway 31 and was stopped at the Texaco Station at the intersection of Highway 31 and Highway 29.

Davis noted Officer Issac Lopez arrived on the scene and as the officers approached the vehicle they observed marijuana on Smith's clothes and in the seat. Smith told the officers he had a little more marijuana in the car.

When Smith exited the vehicle he was searched and officers found $6,000 cash in his pocket. A further search of the vehicle revealed loose marijuana throughout the vehicle and one open vacuum-packed bag that contained a small amount of marijuana.

Officers also reported finding more cash in the center console and more in two separate safes in the trunk.

Davis said the total amount of money was $74,500, all in $100 bills. Davis said Smith said he won the money gambling but could not produce a receipt for the cash. The money was then seized and Smith was issued the citation for the marijuana.

 
 
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