Traffic stop for texting while driving leads to drug trafficking arrest in Fort Myers

FORT MYERS, Fla. —

A traffic stop for texting and driving led to an arrest on drug trafficking charges, the Fort Myers Police Department said on Friday.

According to FMPD, officers conducted a traffic stop after they noticed suspect Loucrucha Jeansimon, 33, texting while driving on Palm Beach Boulevard on Wednesday.

During the stop, FMPD said, officers noticed a smell of marijuana coming from Jeansimon's car. A search of the vehicle reportedly revealed marijuana. During the stop, officers say, Jeansimon resisted lawful commands while trying to hide something on his person.

A large package was reportedly found on Jeansimon's person, containing the following:

• 68.4 grams of crack cocaine
• 84.5 grams of fentanyl
• 28.4 grams of methamphetamine

Jeansimon was arrested and is facing charges of drug trafficking and resisting an officer without violence.

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