Tinted windows leads to arrest of Coatesville man

He faces drug and firearms charges after police stop

COATESVILLE >> A Coatesville man is facing firearms and drug charges after police stopped his vehicle for having tinted windows.

Anthony Williams was arrested in connection with the June 12 incident, police said.

At 2:33 a.m., police observed a vehicle with a burnt-out registration plate light and tint on the vehicle’s windows. A traffic stop was conducted in the 800 block of East Lincoln Highway.

Williams was the driver and vehicle owner, and he had a passenger in his car who was in his 30s. During the course of the traffic stop, Williams was found to be illegally in possession of a loaded 9mm pistol. He was taken into custody.

Police said Williams had marijuana in his pocket. A digital scale with cocaine on it was also seized from the rear seat of the vehicle. A search warrant was conducted on the contents of the vehicle where additional drug paraphernalia was recovered.

Williams was held overnight at the Coatesville Police station until he was arraigned.

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Kennett Square

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West Chester

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