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By LeiLani Golden - bio | email

THOMASVILLE, GA (WALB) –An early morning traffic stop resulted in the arrest of two Thomas County teens for possession of pot and a stolen gun.

Sheriff's deputies pulled over 18-year old Treyon Rushton's car after noticing a headlight was out.

A strong smell of marijuana prompted a search of the vehicle.

Deputies found a loaded stolen .380 caliber pistol in Rushton's back pocket.

Rushton is charged with theft by receiving a stolen firearm and possession of marijuana.

His passenger 18-year old Demetri Sexion is charged with giving a false name and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute.

 
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