MONROE COUNTY, Fla. – Two teenagers were arrested Friday night in the Florida Keys after a traffic stop uncovered marijuana and a loaded handgun in their vehicle.
The incident occurred near Mile Marker 87 on U.S. 1 when a Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputy stopped a Mitsubishi with a defective headlight. The driver, 17-year-old Christopher Castro Hernandez of Homestead, admitted to having marijuana in the vehicle.
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A search of the vehicle revealed a loaded 9mm Glock handgun, approximately 58 grams of marijuana, a bong, and THC vape pens.
Charges Filed
Hernandez was arrested and charged with:
- Possession of a firearm in commission of a felony
- Possession of marijuana
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Possession of a THC vape pen
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The passenger, 19-year-old Yelson Eduardo Corrales Flores of Key Largo, was also charged with possession of a THC vape pen.
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