Crime

Traffic stop in Greenville leads to suspected narcotics seizure and arrest

Greenville police stopped a vehicle near East Reed Road and Beauchamp Avenue after observing it traveling at an excessive speed, according to the Greenville Police Department. The stop occurred at approximately 12:14 a.m. Wednesday.

The driver, identified as Steve Rogers III, was found to be operating the vehicle with a suspended driver's license. Officers later recovered suspected narcotics, including powder-like and crystal-like substances, as well as a digital scale and packaging materials.

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Rogers was taken into custody and issued citations for careless driving and driving while his license was suspended. The suspected narcotics were collected as evidence, and the investigation remains ongoing. Any additional criminal charges will be determined as the investigation progresses.

The department said the enforcement effort is part of its work to address illegal drug activity and improve public safety throughout the Greenville community.

Source: Greenville Police Department.

Jon Myers

Jon Ross Myers founded Mississippi News Group in 2013. Before founding the organization, he worked at The Daily Mississippian, The Marion Salute and The Southern Sentinel. A Mississippi journalist and writer based in Ripley, he received second place in poetry in the 2025 William Faulkner Literary Competition for "The Garden."