Farmington Hills Police Stop Dad Speeding with Child in Vehicle

A 23-year-old Detroit man with 29 current license suspensions faces charges that include failure to use a car seat for his 3-year-old after Farmington Hills police stopped his vehicle on west M-5 Tuesday. 

According to the report, an officer on patrol estimated the driver was traveling 90 mph, and his vehicle began swerving from lane to lane as he headed toward Interstate 96. Officers noticed a strong odor of marijuana and noticed the child in the backseat as they spoke to a 20-year-old Detroit woman who was also in the vehicle. 

The report indicated that a search of the passenger uncovered a small plastic bag of marijuana in her front jacket pocket. The woman told police the jacket was not hers. Police also found an opened bottle of liquor under the front passenger seat. 

The passenger was taken into custody and faces a charge of marijuana possession, and the driver and his child were released. 

If you have questions about this report, contact Joni Hubred-Golden, joni.hubred-golden@patch.com.