Most people are aware that traffic stops are one of the best ways for police to keep everyone on the road safe. However, there are situations where these encounters uncover more unexpected crimes. Recently, police in Florida pulled over a Nissan for an improper lane change, and three people went to jail for fraud. 

Police officers learn quite a bit about drivers during traffic stops

People could be pulled over for a traffic stop for all sorts of reasons. Often, it’s because of road violations. According to Wear TV, police in Santa Rosa County, Florida, stopped a 2024 Nissan Altima because of an improper lane change. The officer on the scene later learned that all three people in the car were involved in illegal activity. There was a 27-year-old man who was wanted in Georgia for a burglary charge and a parole violation. The two other people in the car, an 18 and 59-year-old, had fictitious identifying documents on their person. 

The police also used the help of a K-9 officer to “free air sniff” the Nissan. The dog signaled the presence of narcotics, and the police then conducted a search. They found a pipe with crack residue, a scale, and a jar with fentanyl residue. The police also found seven envelopes with fake IDs and credit cards and $4,150 in one of the men’s pockets. 

Police also learned during the traffic stop that the three people were connected to a multi-state fraud operation. Essentially, they were using counterfeit documents to take money from people. This operation involved $46,133 worth of fraudulent checks. Of course, the police arrested the three people, and they’re facing multiple charges.