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Press Release - 2/17/2016 - HPD Corporal stops speeder, makes arrest For news and press release archives, click here. Tools RSS Notify Me® View Archived General City News Categories Posted on: February 17,2016 • All Categories HPD Corporal stops speeder, . A Word From the makes significant arrest Wynne . Between the Pages On City Connection f . General City News . Solid Waste& Recycling . Solid Waste& Recycling . This Week in Huntsville February 17, Corporal Justin Schubert observed a white 2015 Ford Fusion traveling north on Highway 19, at what appeared to be a high rate of speed. Cpl. Schubert activated his radar unit which indicated the Ford was traveling at 72 mph in a 60-mph area. Cpl. Schubert detained the vehicle and, as he interacted with the driver, detected the odor of marijuana. Further investigation by Schubert led to the discovery of approximately $50,000 worth of narcotics and a stolen handgun. Cpl. Schubert located marijuana, Xanax, Ecstasy, codeine, and promethazine cough syrup. The driver, Claude Edward Slaughter III, a 23-year-old Humble, Texas resident, was arrested on the following charges: 1. Manufacture & delivery of a controlled substance PG1 (F1) 2. Manufacture & delivery of a controlled substance PG2 (F1) 3. Manufacture & delivery of a controlled substance PG3 (F2) 4. Possession of a dangerous drug (MA) 5. Possession of marijuana (MB) 6. Theft of a firearm (SJF) 7. Unlawful possession of a firearm (SJF) Huntsville Police Chief, Kevin Lunsford, commends Cpl. Schubert for his diligent traffic enforcement and keen police skills which led to the removal of the drugs and a handgun. "The community is a safer place thanks to Cpl. Schubert," Lunsford said. Additional Info... Next This Week in Huntsville Other News in General City News This Week in Huntsville Posted on: February 12,2016 HPL Silent Book Auction Posted on: February 6,2016 Support literacy with breakfast! Posted on: February 9,2016 Black History Month with the Huntsville Public Library Posted on: February 8,2016 Color Away the Winter Blahs! i( il Posted on:January 24,2016