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Virginia Con Caught With Drugs, Illegal Weapon During Traffic Stop In Frederick County: Sheriff

A man no stranger to law enforcement is facing new charges in Frederick County after being busted with a host of drugs during a traffic stop. 

Sean Lloyd Roberts

Sean Lloyd Roberts

Photo Credit: Frederick County Sheriff

Late last week, officials say that Winchester, Virginia resident Sean Lloyd Roberts, 49, was stopped by a sheriff's deputy for what started as a routine traffic stop that ultimately landed him behind bars.

Officials say that on March 21, Roberts was stopped while driving in the westbound lanes of I-70 in Frederick, during which he was found to be in possession of drugs and a weapon, leading to his arrest.

During the investigation, deputies seized: 

  • 17.6 grams of methamphetamine;
  • 2.7 grams of crack cocaine;
  • 7.0 grams of fentanyl;
  • 13.7 grams of “Boot” (Chemical methamphetamine);
  • A Smith and Wesson .380 handgun.

Roberts was charged with: 

Four counts of possession of not marijuana;

  • Possession of paraphernalia;
  • Loaded handgun in a vehicle;
  • Handgun in a vehicle;
  • Illegal possession of ammunition;
  • Illegal possession of a regulated firearm;
  • Possession of a firearm with a previous felony conviction.

No details about Roberts' next court appearance was announced by the Frederick County Sheriff's Office.

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