Friday, October 8, 2021

Gun, drugs seized in Racine traffic stop; 2 persons arrested

From Fox6Now:

Gun, ammunition, drugs seized during traffic stop on I-94 on Oct. 6, 2021

A traffic stop for a vehicle displaying unauthorized registration on I-94 in Racine County led to the arrest of two persons as well as the seizure of a gun, ammunition, and drugs on Wednesday, Oct. 6.

When the deputy approached the vehicle, he detected a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle and numerous indicators of impairment in both people inside, officials said.

post on the Racine County Sheriff's Office Facebook page identifies the driver of the vehicle as 45-year-old Sarah Longseth of Milwaukee – and the passenger was identified as 33-year-old Shamar Hegwood of Milwaukee. 

During the investigation, a search of the vehicle was conducted and deputies seized the following: 

  • Handgun with a makeshift telescoping stock
  • 104 rounds of hollow point 9mm ammunition in multiple magazines
  • 50 pills of MDMA with a total weight of 16 grams
  • 32.1 grams of marijuana

Officials said Longseth was taken into custody and is being held at the Racine County Jail on a $23,100 bond for the following charges:

  • Possession of a short-barreled rifle
  • Possession of MDMA with intent to distribute
  • Possession of THC
  • Carrying a concealed weapon
  • OWI (1st offense)
Sarah Longseth

Sarah Longseth

Hegwood was also taken into custody and is being held at the Racine County Jail on a $33,300 bond for the following charges:

  • Possession of a short-barreled rifle
  • Carrying a concealed weapon
  • Possession of firearm by a felon
  • Possession of THC (repeat drug offender)
  • Possession of MDMA with intent to distribute
  • Resisting and obstructing an officer

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