Hunter
04/17/25
A Mount Pleasant man has been arrested after a traffic stop allegedly turned up marijuana and amphetamines.
The incident occurred near the intersection of Highway 1 and Highway 218 just after 7:45pm Wednesday. 51-year-old Steven Shipley of James Avenue was reportedly stopped due to having incorrect plates on a 2004 Pontiac Bonneville he was driving. An odor of cannabis was allegedly detected, and Shipley reportedly admitted to smoking prior to getting behind the wheel.
A probable cause search reportedly turned up three packages of cannabis believed to weigh over 42 and a half grams; a pill bottle containing 30 Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine with no prescription was also allegedly found.
Shipley was taken into custody. He was charged with a controlled substance violation, marijuana possession, and two counts of failure to affix drug stamp. If convicted on all charges, he could be sentenced to up to twelve years in prison.