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A July 26 traffic stop resulted in the arrest of Andre Noble, who authorities identify as a known gang leader.
According to a press release issued by the Griffin Police Department, the traffic stop was conducted by Georgia State Patrol Trooper T. Flournoy, who stopped a white Mercedes for allegedly speeding in the area of North 9th Street and West Avenue.
Officials say upon smelling the odor of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle, Flournoy requested the assistance of the GPD, leading to the response of personnel of the Uniform Patrol Division and the C.A.G.E. Unit.
Authorities say Noble, the driver of the vehicle, was in possession of cocaine, pills and marijuana.
Upon further investigation, a stolen firearm was also located in the vehicle, police say.
Noble, age 33, is also known as 5 Stakks, the leader of the notorious Rollin 20’s Neighborhood Blood Gang, officials say. The case was turned over to the C.A.G.E. Unit.
Noble faces charges of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, theft by receiving a stolen firearm, possession of cocaine, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, possession of a Schedule 4 narcotic, possession of marijuana less than one ounce, pills not in the original container and several counts of violating the Georgia Street Gang Act.
