WESTMINSTER — A routine traffic stop led to the arrest of a Rockingham man on charges of cocaine possession and violating the conditions of his release, the Windham County Sheriff’s Office said.
Michael N. Spaulding, 50, was a passenger in a vehicle pulled over for a moving violation on U.S. Rt. 5 shortly before midnight on Aug. 10, according to Det. Sgt. Checchi.
During the stop, deputies discovered that Spaulding was carrying more than 2.5 grams of cocaine.
Further investigation revealed that Spaulding was also not in compliance with conditions of release from a previous court order.
Spaulding was taken into custody, processed, and subsequently released on a criminal citation.
He is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 17.
Assistance at the scene was provided by the Bellows Falls Police Department.
The sheriff’s office has not disclosed details regarding the specific moving violation that initiated the stop.
