Charlotte Man Faces Multiple Charges After Guns, Magazines, Drugs Seized in Traffic Stop
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A Charlotte man is facing multiple felony charges after police discovered a stash of firearms, ammunition, drug paraphernalia, and cash during a traffic stop connected to an alleged drug deal.
The incident occurred Sunday, June 29, when CMPD officers observed what they believed to be a drug transaction in a parking lot along Reagan Drive. Following the sighting, police initiated a traffic stop, leading to the discovery of a cache of weapons inside the vehicle.
What Officers Found
According to Queen City News, the items seized included:
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Glock 22 (.40 caliber)
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Glock 30 (.45 caliber)
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Masterpiece Arms 5.7X28MM Draco-style pistol
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Two Glock 14-round magazines
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Pistol 55-round drum magazine
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M16/M4 100-round drum magazine
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30-round extended magazine
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Armaspec Tactical Advantage AR-15 lower parts kit
In addition to the firearms, officers also found:
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Three digital scales
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7.8 grams of suspected marijuana
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Approximately $189 in cash
Charges Filed Against Suspect
The driver, 36-year-old Jonathan Head, was taken into custody and faces the following charges:
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Three counts of Carrying a Concealed Gun
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Felony Possession with Intent to Sell/Deliver
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Possession of Marijuana
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Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Authorities did not specify whether any of the firearms were legally owned or whether they were linked to additional criminal activity. The investigation remains ongoing.
Neighborhood Concerns Over Gun and Drug Activity
The Reagan Drive corridor, where the incident unfolded, has been flagged in recent years by city officials as an area of concern for ongoing illegal drug and weapons trafficking.
“These kinds of busts highlight what’s at stake — both for public safety and the broader issue of illegal guns in our communities,” one nearby business owner said, asking not to be named.
CMPD has not confirmed whether more arrests are expected or if the suspect was part of a broader criminal network.
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