PIKEVILLE — On Jan. 19, officers with the Pikeville Police Department conducted a traffic stop for a tint violation.
During the stop, it was determined the driver, Jonathan Warrick Girard, Stantonsburg, had an outstanding warrant out of Wake County.
Additionally, a probable cause search of the vehicle was conducted and narcotics and a firearm were recovered.
Girard was arrested and transported to the Wayne County Magistrate’s Office and given no bond.
Girard was charged with assault on a female, possession of a scheduled VI controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia.